Asteraceae
Moroccan Daisy: Ground Cover Plant
Rhodanthemum hosmariense
An easy, drought-tolerant alpine for hot, sunny, sharply drained positions. Give it full sun and lean, gritty soil, keep winter wet away from the crown, and it will reward you with months of bright bloom from spring into summer.
Every 7 days
Direct sun
-9.4° - °C
30% - 50%
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What is Moroccan Daisy?
Moroccan Daisy (Rhodanthemum hosmariense) is a easy-care plant from the Asteraceae family. Rhodanthemum hosmariense is a low, spreading evergreen subshrub from the Atlas Mountains of Morocco, prized for its finely divided silvery foliage and a long, generous display of white daisy-like flowers with sunny yellow centres. It forms a neat, wide mound rarely more than 30 cm tall, making it a...
Moroccan Daisy grows up to 30cm, spread of 45cm, watering every 7 days, 30–50% humidity. It is not suitable for indoor environments and safe for pets.
Unlike many tropical plants, Moroccan Daisy tolerates watering mistakes. Best for beginners. Unlike many popular species, Moroccan Daisy is safe to keep around pets.
How to Care for Moroccan Daisy?
TLDR: Moroccan Daisy needs Direct sun, watering every 7 days, and temperatures between -9.4-30°C with 30-50% humidity.
How Often Should You Water Moroccan Daisy?
Water regularly until established, then only during prolonged dry spells. This Mediterranean plant resents soggy soil and is especially prone to rotting in cold, wet winters.
How Much Light Does Moroccan Daisy Need?
Full sun all day keeps the foliage silvery and the flowering heavy; in too much shade it grows leggy and blooms poorly.
What Is the Best Soil for Moroccan Daisy?
Plant in very free-draining, sandy or gritty soil. Work plenty of horticultural grit into heavy ground and avoid rich, moisture-retentive composts.
What Pot Should You Use for Moroccan Daisy?
Use a terracotta pot with generous drainage holes and a gritty, free-draining mix; the porous clay lets excess moisture evaporate and helps prevent root rot.
What Is Moroccan Daisy and Where Does It Come From?
Rhodanthemum hosmariense is a low, spreading evergreen subshrub from the Atlas Mountains of Morocco, prized for its finely divided silvery foliage and a long, generous display of white daisy-like flowers with sunny yellow centres. It forms a neat, wide mound rarely more than 30 cm tall, making it a favourite for rock gardens, gravel gardens and the front of sunny borders.
How Big Does Moroccan Daisy Grow?
TLDR: Moroccan Daisy can reach up to 30cm tall with Fast growth rate.
Max height
30cm
Spread
45cm
Growth rate
Fast
Foliage
Evergreen
Plant Uses
Ornamental
Great for decoration
Ground Cover
Soil coverage
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What Diseases Commonly Affect Moroccan Daisy?
TLDR: Moroccan Daisy is susceptible to 2 known diseases. Monitor regularly for early detection.
Slugs and Snails
Slugs and snails are mollusks that feed on plant tissue, causing irregular holes in leaves and damage to young seedlings. They are most active at night and in moist conditions, leaving characteristic silvery slime trails. These pests can quickly devastate gardens, especially during wet seasons.
Aphids
Species in the genus Aphis are small, soft-bodied aphids that suck plant sap. They often cluster on shoot tips, buds, and the undersides of leaves. Infested plants develop curled or distorted leaves, weak shoots, and sticky honeydew, which can attract ants and lead to a black coating (sooty mold). Their color varies from green to black, yellow, or red. They occur on many plants: roses, chili plants and other houseplants, fruit trees (apple, plum), berry bushes, and vegetables like broad beans and cabbage.
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