Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
South Africa
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Shasta Daisy
Gloriosa Daisies
Painted Daisy
Pyrethrum Daisies
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland
Damp shady woods, foothill woods, Lowland
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
7-10
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
White, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Blue Violet
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Black
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Black
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Black
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water twice a day in the initial period
Regular watering during dry periods
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune regularly, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Borders
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cough, Stomach pain
Antipyretic, Antiscrophulatic, Antitussive, Aphrodisiac
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
OSTEOSPERMUM
Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens'
Common Name
African daisy or Blue-eyed Daisy
Black Mondo Grass, black mondo
In Hindi
अफ्रीकी डेज़ी
Black Mondo Grass
In German
African Daisy
Mondo Gras Busch
In French
marguerite africaine
Black Mondo Grass
In Spanish
margarita africana
entre el césped
In Greek
Αφρικανική μαργαρίτα
Black Mondo Grass
In Portuguese
africano margarida
Black Mondo Grass
In Polish
Gerbery
Black Mondo Grass
In Latin
African primula
Black Mondo Grass
Phylum
Anthophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Osteospermum
Ophiopogon
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Calenduleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of African Daisy and Black Mondo Grass
Season and care of African Daisy and Black Mondo Grass is important to know. While considering everything about African Daisy and Black Mondo Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Daisy season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Black Mondo Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for African Daisy is Loam and for Black Mondo Grass is Loam while the PH of soil for African Daisy is Neutral and for Black Mondo Grass is Acidic, Neutral.
African Daisy and Black Mondo Grass Physical Information
African Daisy and Black Mondo Grass physical information is very important for comparison. African Daisy height is 15.20 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Black Mondo Grass height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of African Daisy and Black Mondo Grass are as follows:
African Daisy flower color: White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
African Daisy leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Black Mondo Grass flower color: White and Lavender
- Black Mondo Grass leaf color: Black
Care of African Daisy and Black Mondo Grass
Care of African Daisy and Black Mondo Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. African Daisy pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune regularly and Remove deadheads and Black Mondo Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer African Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Mondo Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.