Arctotis is a genus of annual and perennial plants in the family Asteraceae.

[4][2] Arctotis is native to dry stony slopes in southern Africa.

These plants have daisy-like composite flowers which tend to close in the late afternoon or in dull weather,[5] but numerous cultivars have been developed for garden use which stay open for longer, and are available in a wide range of colours.

Tender perennials are often grown in temperate regions as half-hardy annuals.

[6] Vigorous Arctotis hybrids like 'Pink Sugar'[7] and 'Large Marge' are popular choices for garden design for the diverse colors of their blooms.