Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
South Africa
China
Types
Shasta Daisy
Gloriosa Daisies
Painted Daisy
Pyrethrum Daisies
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
gardens, Grassland
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
7-10
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 9, 10
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green, Lemon yellow, Tan
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
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
Average Water Needs, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune regularly, Remove deadheads
Prune to control growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Not Available
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cough, Stomach pain
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
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
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
OSTEOSPERMUM
EREMOCHLOA ophiuroides
Common Name
African daisy or Blue-eyed Daisy
Centipede Grass
In Hindi
अफ्रीकी डेज़ी
Hydrangea
In German
African Daisy
Hortensie
In French
marguerite africaine
Hortensia
In Spanish
margarita africana
Hortensia
In Greek
Αφρικανική μαργαρίτα
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
africano margarida
Hortênsia
In Polish
Gerbery
Hortensja
In Latin
African primula
Hibiscus
Phylum
Anthophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Asterales
GLUMIFLORAE
Family
Asteraceae
Poaceae
Genus
Osteospermum
Ophiuroides
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Calenduleae
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Sorghum
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of African Daisy and Centipede Grass
Season and care of African Daisy and Centipede Grass is important to know. While considering everything about African Daisy and Centipede Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Daisy season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Centipede Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for African Daisy is Loam and for Centipede Grass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for African Daisy is Neutral and for Centipede Grass is Acidic, Neutral.
African Daisy and Centipede Grass Physical Information
African Daisy and Centipede Grass physical information is very important for comparison. African Daisy height is 15.20 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Centipede Grass height is 2.50 cm and width 3.00 cm. The color specification of African Daisy and Centipede Grass are as follows:
African Daisy flower color: White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
African Daisy leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Centipede Grass flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Centipede Grass leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of African Daisy and Centipede Grass
Care of African Daisy and Centipede Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. African Daisy pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune regularly and Remove deadheads and Centipede Grass pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer African Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Centipede Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.