cape marigold
Dimorphotheca sinuata
USDA zones2 to 11
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Size12 inches tall
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Erect
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn, winter
- Bloom color
- Yellow, orange
- Foliage color
- Green
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
Cape marigold (Dimorphotheca sinuata) is an annual for borders, containers, and cottage gardens. It handles cool weather and a light frost. This plant likes full sun and dry to average, sandy or loamy soil. It grows about 12 inches tall with an erect habit and yellow to orange blooms. Butterflies and bees visit the flowers, and the plant tolerates drought.
Pairs well with Vesuvius nasturtium, Cerise Queen yarrow, and Red fescue.
Native range
Namibia to Cape Province.