Ursinia Anthemoides Seeds
Best vibrant blooms for easy garden enhancement.
Ursinia Anthemoides seeds are native to South Africa and produce a lovely display of eye-catching, daisy-like flowers in brilliant yellow-orange. These annual blooms reach about 2 1/2 inches across and flourish from early summer through fall. Thriving in full sun and adaptable to various soil types, especially dry, sandy, or gravelly conditions, they grow up to 15 inches tall. Ursinia Anthemoides is an excellent choice for adding vibrant, long-lasting color to gardens, borders, and containers, offering beauty with low maintenance.
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Price vs Category Average
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Season
Annual
/ Annual
Who it's for
- Gardeners desiring a cheerful, long-lasting floral display
- Novice gardeners or those seeking low-maintenance beauty
- Eco-conscious gardeners aiming to attract beneficial insects
Who should skip it
- Gardeners preferring perennial plants for enduring garden structure
- Gardeners with predominantly shady outdoor spaces
- Gardeners who prefer highly controlled plant propagation
Performance breakdown
Drought Tolerance
Thrives in arid conditions where other annuals typically struggle to survive.
Bloom Longevity
Provides a consistent, vibrant color display from early summer through fall.
Maintenance Effort
Low-maintenance growth cycle ideal for busy gardeners seeking effortless seasonal beauty.
Soil Adaptability
Versatile enough to flourish in sandy, gravelly, or varied soil compositions.
Pest Resistance
Natural deer resistance keeps your garden borders safe from common wildlife.
Germination Reliability
Requires consistent moisture during the initial month to ensure successful establishment.
Key Specs
Season
Annual
USDA Zones
3 - 11
Height
15 inches
Bloom Season
Early summer to fall
Bloom Color
Orange
Environment
Full sun
Soil Type
Varied soil types, but dry, sandy or gravelly soils preferred
Deer Resistant
Yes
Know before you buy
These seeds are highly adaptable and suitable for USDA zones 3 through 11. As an annual, they will complete their life cycle in one season regardless of your zone, provided they receive full sun.
While they are adaptable to many soil types, they perform best in dry, sandy, or gravelly conditions. Ensure your planting site has excellent drainage, as they do not thrive in waterlogged soil.
You can expect germination to take between 15 and 30 days. It is important to keep the soil consistently moist during this period until the seedlings are established.
Yes, Ursinia anthemoides is considered deer resistant. While no plant is entirely deer-proof, these are generally not a preferred food source for deer.
As an annual, the plant completes its life cycle in one season. However, because the plant is self-sowing, you may see new growth emerge the following year if the seeds drop and overwinter successfully.
For optimal growth and air circulation, space your plants about 12 inches apart. When sowing, use 2 to 3 seeds per plant spot and cover them lightly with 1/8 inch of soil.
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