Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
South Africa
North America, Alaska, Canada
Types
Shasta Daisy
Gloriosa Daisies
Painted Daisy
Pyrethrum Daisies
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
2-6
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Hardwood Cuttings, 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, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
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
Phosphorous, Use nitrogen rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf spot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Scale Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cough, Stomach pain
Cancer, Salve, VD
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Jelly, Used for making soaps, Used to flavour soups
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
OSTEOSPERMUM
ELAEAGNUS commutata
Common Name
African daisy or Blue-eyed Daisy
Silverberry, Wolf-Willow
In Hindi
अफ्रीकी डेज़ी
Silverberry
In German
African Daisy
Silverberry
In French
marguerite africaine
Silverberry
In Spanish
margarita africana
Silverberry
In Greek
Αφρικανική μαργαρίτα
Silverberry
In Portuguese
africano margarida
Silverberry
In Polish
Gerbery
Silverberry
In Latin
African primula
Silverberry
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Rhamnales
Family
Asteraceae
Elaeagnaceae
Genus
Osteospermum
Elaeagnus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Calenduleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Elaeagnoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of African Daisy and Silverberry
Season and care of African Daisy and Silverberry is important to know. While considering everything about African Daisy and Silverberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Daisy season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Silverberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for African Daisy is Loam and for Silverberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for African Daisy is Neutral and for Silverberry is Neutral, Alkaline.
African Daisy and Silverberry Physical Information
African Daisy and Silverberry physical information is very important for comparison. African Daisy height is 15.20 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Silverberry height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of African Daisy and Silverberry are as follows:
African Daisy flower color: White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
African Daisy leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Silverberry flower color: Yellow
- Silverberry leaf color: Not Available
Care of African Daisy and Silverberry
Care of African Daisy and Silverberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. African Daisy pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune regularly and Remove deadheads and Silverberry 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 Silverberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
