Is PURPLE MOUNTAIN Sun Daisy good for the Colorado Front Range?

Yes, PURPLE MOUNTAIN Sun Daisy is a well-suited perennial for Colorado's Front Range.

How far apart do I plant PURPLE MOUNTAIN Sun Daisy?

Space PURPLE MOUNTAIN Sun Daisy about 13 in apart for a faster, fuller bed, or up to 18 in apart for a looser planting.

How much water does PURPLE MOUNTAIN Sun Daisy need?

It needs low to medium water once established.

Is PURPLE MOUNTAIN Sun Daisy native to Colorado?

No. It is not a Colorado native, but it grows well on the Front Range.

Is PURPLE MOUNTAIN Sun Daisy deer-resistant?

PURPLE MOUNTAIN Sun Daisy is generally considered deer-resistant, though no plant is deer-proof when browse pressure is high.

How long does PURPLE MOUNTAIN Sun Daisy bloom?

PURPLE MOUNTAIN Sun Daisy blooms for several weeks, a long-season performer on the Front Range. Bloom timing shifts a week or two with elevation and spring weather.

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PURPLE MOUNTAIN Sun Daisy

Osteospermum barberae 'P005S'

Compiled by Nicholas Julia · Reviewed against CSU Extension & Plant Select® · Updated 2026-09-11

PURPLE MOUNTAIN Sun Daisy (Osteospermum barberae 'P005S') is a perennial suited to the Colorado Front Range. It matures to about 6–10 in tall and 12–18 in wide, needs low to medium water, and prefers full sun. Hardy South African daisy with vivid purple flowers spring through fall.

Plant Select®low to medium water6–10 in tall and 12–18 in wideXeric / water-wiseDeer-resistant

Photos

Photo 1: AntanO, Wikimedia Commons (CC-BY-SA)
Photo 2: Harpagornis, Wikimedia Commons (CC-BY-SA)
Photo 3: (unknown), Wikimedia Commons (PD)

At a glance

Will it survive here?

Water needs: low to medium water
Sun: Best in full sun.
Soil: loam, sandy, well drained only
Soil pH: 6.5–8.0
Hail tolerance: high
Wind tolerance: high
Salt tolerance: moderate

How big, what shape?

Mature size: 6–10 in tall and 12–18 in wide
Planting spacing: ~13–18 in apart

What it looks like, and when

Bloom time: late spring, early summer, mid summer, late summer, early fall
Bloom color: purple
Bloom length: Long (several weeks)
Foliage: Deciduous

Who else benefits

Pollinator value: high
Deer: Generally deer-resistant
Colorado native: No

Planting & establishment

Deep water every 1–2 weeks during establishment (first growing season), then water sparingly per Plant Select guidance.

Frequently asked questions

Is PURPLE MOUNTAIN Sun Daisy good for the Colorado Front Range?: Yes, PURPLE MOUNTAIN Sun Daisy is a well-suited perennial for Colorado's Front Range.
How big does PURPLE MOUNTAIN Sun Daisy get?: It matures to about 6–10 in tall and 12–18 in wide.
How far apart do I plant PURPLE MOUNTAIN Sun Daisy?: Space PURPLE MOUNTAIN Sun Daisy about 13 in apart for a faster, fuller bed, or up to 18 in apart for a looser planting.
How much water does PURPLE MOUNTAIN Sun Daisy need?: It needs low to medium water once established.
Is PURPLE MOUNTAIN Sun Daisy native to Colorado?: No. It is not a Colorado native, but it grows well on the Front Range.
Is PURPLE MOUNTAIN Sun Daisy deer-resistant?: PURPLE MOUNTAIN Sun Daisy is generally considered deer-resistant, though no plant is deer-proof when browse pressure is high.
How long does PURPLE MOUNTAIN Sun Daisy bloom?: PURPLE MOUNTAIN Sun Daisy blooms for several weeks, a long-season performer on the Front Range. Bloom timing shifts a week or two with elevation and spring weather.