Midnight Purple African Daisy

Midnight Purple African Daisy Ostica (Osteospermum ecklonis) is a show-stopping evergreen perennial known for its intense, velvety dark purple blooms. Part of the professional Ostica Series, this variety is prized for its early-season flowering and its ability to produce large, vibrant daisies that provide a dramatic "pop" of color in sunny landscapes.

The Ostica Series is specifically bred for a well-branched, compact, and mounded habit, making it a perfect fit for smaller garden spaces or as a centerpiece in decorative containers. These resilient plants are exceptionally tough, offering natural resistance to deer, drought, heat, and coastal salt air. Whether you are using them in hanging baskets, garden borders, or as long-lasting cut flowers, these daisies attract butterflies and pollinators all season long.

Why you’ll love it:

• Large, deep purple flowers that offer sophisticated, early-season color
• Compact and tidy growth habit (10–12 inches) perfect for pots and borders
• Highly resilient: Tolerates drought, deer, fire, and coastal salt spray
• Attracts butterflies and other beneficial pollinators to the garden
• Low-maintenance and easy to grow in a variety of sunny locations

This 4-inch healthy live plant thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers moderate to dry, well-draining soil. Its dense, mounded shape makes it a versatile "filler" for mixed spring and summer planters. Hardy in USDA Zone 8, the Midnight Purple African Daisy is a durable and high-impact choice for any water-wise garden.