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Genus: Dorotheanthus

Species: bellidiformis

Common Name: Livingstone Daisy

Family: Aizoaceae

Order: Caryophyllales

Native: Southern South Africa

Habit: Annual

Height: 0.15 to 0.35 foot

Width: 0.5 to 1 foot

Flowering Season: Summer

Flower Color: Rose pink, red, yellow or white

Propagation: Seed

Note: This low-growing succulent is suitable for edging, rock gardens and ground cover. Livingstone Daisy does well under dry and poor soil conditions. Prefers sunny, dry, well-drained, regular garden soil.