How to Grow and Care for Swamp daisy

Swamp daisy is a charming shrub native to South Africa's rocky slopes, easily distinguished by its small white, aster-like flowers. Its bushy form, reaching up to 50cm, thrives under the harsh sun, with narrow, needle-like leaves that reduce water loss. The plant's silver-grey foliage is often an adaptation to reflect sunlight, helping it to survive in its arid habitats.

Osmitopsis osmitoides is a perennial herb that thrives in the rocky, well-drained soils found in its native South African fynbos regions. Its daisy-like, yellow flowers with feathery bracts bloom above the foliage, granting it a striking resemblance to its daisy relatives. The plant's linear leaves, covered in fine hairs, contribute to a frosted appearance, making osmitopsis osmitoides a noteworthy inhabitant of its diverse ecosystem.

Osmitopsis afra is a resilient South African shrub with needle-like foliage that thrives in rocky outcrops. Its compact growth habit and silver-green leaves display a brilliant adaptation to harsh, sun-drenched environments. During summer, osmitopsis afra bursts with aromatic, small daisy-like flowers that attract a variety of pollinators, contributing to its ecosystem's diversity.

Littleleaf swampdaisy is a small, resilient shrub native to South Africa's rocky slopes. It’s distinguished by its tiny, needle-like leaves which form a dense, bushy appearance, often resembling a soft green cushion. In spring, this plant bursts with inconspicuous, daisy-like flowers, each with cream to pale yellow petals that attract pollinators. Adapted to harsh conditions, littleleaf swampdaisy thrives in well-drained soil and is perfect for rockeries or as a groundcover.