Cape Rain Daisy

Did you know

• Cape rain daisies close their petals when rain is approaching, making them a natural weather indicator.
• The species name 'pluvialis' comes from the Latin word for rain, referencing this rain-sensing behavior.
• The flowers produce two distinctly different types of seeds on the same flower head—a rare trait called dimorphism.
• In South Africa's Namaqualand region, these daisies bloom in such numbers that they turn entire landscapes white.
• The underside of the white petals is a striking dark purple, visible when the flowers close at night.

Color meanings

Uses

• wildflower meadows
• rock gardens
• container plantings