Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
South Africa
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Shasta Daisy
Gloriosa Daisies
Painted Daisy
Pyrethrum Daisies
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland
Arid Habitats, Damp Places, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Rhizome division, 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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Wildlife
Allergy
Not Available
contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cough, Stomach pain
Boils, Gastritis, Gout, Heartburn, Indigestion, Jaundice, Menstrual Disorders, Migraines
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food, Used as a spice, Used in making beverages
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
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Feature Plant, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
OSTEOSPERMUM
LEVISTICUM officinale
Common Name
African daisy or Blue-eyed Daisy
Lovage
In Hindi
अफ्रीकी डेज़ी
Levisticum Officinale
In German
African Daisy
Liebstöckel
In French
marguerite africaine
livèche
In Spanish
margarita africana
lovage
In Greek
Αφρικανική μαργαρίτα
λεβιστικό
In Portuguese
africano margarida
lovage
In Polish
Gerbery
lubczyk
In Latin
African primula
ligusticum
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Osteospermum
Levisticum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Calenduleae
Apieae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of African Daisy and Levisticum Officinale
Season and care of African Daisy and Levisticum Officinale is important to know. While considering everything about African Daisy and Levisticum Officinale Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Daisy season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Levisticum Officinale season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for African Daisy is Loam and for Levisticum Officinale is Loam while the PH of soil for African Daisy is Neutral and for Levisticum Officinale is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
African Daisy and Levisticum Officinale Physical Information
African Daisy and Levisticum Officinale physical information is very important for comparison. African Daisy height is 15.20 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Levisticum Officinale height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of African Daisy and Levisticum Officinale are as follows:
African Daisy flower color: White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
African Daisy leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Levisticum Officinale flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- Levisticum Officinale leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of African Daisy and Levisticum Officinale
Care of African Daisy and Levisticum Officinale include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. African Daisy pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune regularly and Remove deadheads and Levisticum Officinale 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 Levisticum Officinale needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.