Dimorphotheca
Also called cape daisy
(Dimorphotheca)
 
Three- to 4-inch, daisy-like blossoms on plants 1 foot tall.  White, yellow, salmon, rose, bicolors.  All shaded blue on underside.
 
Soil and Light
Well-drained soil kept dry.  Full sun.
 
Planting
Start 5 weeks early indoors, or sow outdoors after frost danger.  In warm climates, sow in fall.
 
Comments
Colorful.  Flowers close up at night.  Thrives on heat.