A low growing creeping plant with small yellow daisy-like flowers. Ideal in containers, baskets and garden beds.
Pronunciation
(san-vi-TAY-lee-ah)(spee-see-OH-sah)
Plant Type
All Plants, Annuals
Hardiness Zone
9
Sunlight
full sun
Moisture
average
Soil & Site
average, well drained
Growing Media
average to well drained
Temperature
Flowering may decline in the hottest parts of the summer.
Flowers
golden yellow with a yellow center.
Leaves
dark green
Stems
low growing, sprawling, trailing
Dimensions
fast grower,
Propagation
seeds
Native Site
Species native to Central America.
Misc Facts
The genus was named after Federico Sanvitali (1704-1761)a professor from Italy.
Notes & Reference
#51-Armitage's Manual of Annuals, Biennials, and Half-Hardy Perennials (Alan Arimitage), #109-Annuals and Tender Perennials for North American Gardens (Wayne Winterrowd