Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
South Africa
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Shasta Daisy
Gloriosa Daisies
Painted Daisy
Pyrethrum Daisies
Blue Moon, Clouds of Perfume
Habitat
gardens, Grassland
Rich Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Ovate-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune regularly, Remove deadheads
Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cough, Stomach pain
Boils, Eczema, Intestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
As a tea substitute, Used as eyewash
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
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
OSTEOSPERMUM
PHLOX divaricata 'Blue Moon'
Common Name
African daisy or Blue-eyed Daisy
Wild Blue Phlox, Woodland Phlox
In Hindi
अफ्रीकी डेज़ी
Wild Blue Phlox
In German
African Daisy
Wild Blue Phlox
In French
marguerite africaine
Wild Blue Phlox
In Spanish
margarita africana
Wild Blue Phlox
In Greek
Αφρικανική μαργαρίτα
Άγρια μπλε Phlox
In Portuguese
africano margarida
Wild Blue Phlox
In Polish
Gerbery
Dziki Niebieski Phlox
In Latin
African primula
Phlox ferae blue
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Solanales
Family
Asteraceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Calenduleae
Phlocideae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Polemonioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of African Daisy and Wild Blue Phlox
Season and care of African Daisy and Wild Blue Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about African Daisy and Wild Blue Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. African Daisy season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Wild Blue Phlox season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for African Daisy is Loam and for Wild Blue Phlox is Loam while the PH of soil for African Daisy is Neutral and for Wild Blue Phlox is Neutral.
African Daisy and Wild Blue Phlox Physical Information
African Daisy and Wild Blue Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. African Daisy height is 15.20 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Wild Blue Phlox height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of African Daisy and Wild Blue Phlox are as follows:
African Daisy flower color: White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
African Daisy leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Wild Blue Phlox flower color: Blue Violet
- Wild Blue Phlox leaf color: Green
Care of African Daisy and Wild Blue Phlox
Care of African Daisy and Wild Blue Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. African Daisy pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune regularly and Remove deadheads and Wild Blue Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers. In summer African Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wild Blue Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.