Paper Daisy
Rhodanthe chlorocephala
Family: Asteraceae
Paper Daisy grows in full sun and prefers well-drained sandy soil. Water needs: Low.
How to Grow Paper Daisy
Paper Daisy growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun, soil conditions listed as Well-drained sandy soil with a soil pH of 6.0-8.0, and Low water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 8-11. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Paper Daisy as 7-21 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow. Days to maturity are listed as 90-120 days.
Plant Overview
Paper Daisy (Rhodanthe chlorocephala) is listed in the Asteraceae family and categorized as a annual herb with an annual life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Easy.
- Plant ID
- PLT-1895
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Plant type
- Annual herb
- Life cycle
- Annual
- Difficulty
- Easy
Growing Conditions
Paper Daisy is listed for full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as low. The database soil reference is Well-drained sandy soil. The listed soil pH range is 6.0-8.0, and the listed hardiness range is 8-11.
- Hardiness zones
- 8-11
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Well-drained sandy soil
- Soil pH
- 6.0-8.0
- Water needs
- Low
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 7-21 days and the seed depth is Surface sow. The listed time to maturity is 90-120 days. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 7-21 days
- Seed depth
- Surface sow
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 90-120 days
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.