Dorotheanthus bellidiformis
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LIVINGSTONE DAISY
Family: Aizoaceae
Pronounced: do-ro-thee-ANTH-us bel-id-ee-FORM-is
GROWING GUIDE
Geographic Origin:
South Africa.
Plant Group:
Annual.
Hardiness:
Sunset zones: All.
USDA zones: 11; treat as an annual.
Mature size:
Height: 6 inches (15 cm).
Width: 12 inches (30 cm).
Flowering period:
Summer.
Flowering attributes:
Yellow, cream, pink, lavender and orange solitary daisy-like flowers. Flowers close during cloudy weather.
Leaf attributes:
Succulent, ovate, light green leaves.
Growth habit:
Low growing mounds.
Light:
Full sun.
Soil:
Sandy, poor, well-drained soils.
Feeding:
None is neccessary.
Propagation Methods:
Sow seed in late winter or early spring at 61-66°F (15-18°C).
Pruning Methods:
Increase flower production by deadheading spent flowers.
Rainy Side Notes
The genus Dorotheanthus has only six species in it. Related to Delosperma (Ice plant), it too is a succulent. D. bellidiformis comes from South Africa and grows in the sub desert. It is lovely during cool weather; when hot weather arrives, the plant declines. This beautiful little perennial is treated as an annual in the Pacific Northwest. Start plants early and set them out in the garden after last frost.
Debra Teachout-Teashon
Photographed in Lea Black's garden, San Juan Island.
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