Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
South Africa
Mediterranean
Types
Felicia alba, Felicia gunillae, Felicia filifolia
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Habitat
Basalt cliffs, Coastal sand dunes, Gravelly slopes, Rock outcrops, Sandy flats, Stony hillsides
Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
7-10
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow, Blue, Light Blue
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Tan, Silver
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Glandular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Needs watering once a week, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Caterpillar
Butterflies
Allergy
Pollen
Intestinal gas
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Not Available
Botanical Name
FELICIA amelloides
Cynara cardunculus
Common Name
Blue Daisy, Blue Marguerite
Artichoke
In Hindi
Blue Daisy
Plant
Artichoke
In German
Blaues Gänseblümchen
Pflanze
Artischocke
In French
Bleu Daisy
Plante
Artichaut
In Spanish
margarita azul
Planta
Alcachofa
In Greek
μπλε Daisy
Φυτό
αγκινάρα
In Portuguese
margarida azul
Plantar
Alcachofra
In Polish
niebieski Daisy
Roślina
Karczoch
In Latin
Daisy blue
planta
cactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Asterales
Asterales
Family
Asteraceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Anthemideae
Cynareae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Daisy and Artichoke
Season and care of Blue Daisy and Artichoke is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Daisy and Artichoke Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Daisy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Artichoke season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Daisy is Loam and for Artichoke is Well drained while the PH of soil for Blue Daisy is Acidic, Neutral and for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic.
Blue Daisy and Artichoke Physical Information
Blue Daisy and Artichoke physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Daisy height is 45.72 cm and width 152.40 cm whereas Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm. The color specification of Blue Daisy and Artichoke are as follows:
Blue Daisy flower color: Yellow, Blue and Light Blue
Blue Daisy leaf color: Green
Artichoke flower color: Purple
- Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Care of Blue Daisy and Artichoke
Care of Blue Daisy and Artichoke include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Daisy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads. In summer Blue Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.