Flower Description:  Daisy-like, 5-6 inches across

     Color:  Yellows or gold, with dark red centers

Germination Requirements:  Sow indoors maintaining
     a temperature of 70°-75° during germination which
     takes 5-10 days.

Seed to Bloom:  90 days

Hardiness: Hardy, love heat and will tolerate drought. 

Exposure: Sun or partial shade

Soil Requirements:  Enriched soil/adequate moisture

Mature Height:  2-3 feet

Spacing: 12-18  inches apart

Planting Season:  Late summer

Flowering Season:  Spring/Summer

Landscape Uses:  Bedding,  border

Special Notes:
     General Care:  Usual care

   Problems:  Aphids, Crown rot, caterpillars.

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