Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
South Africa
South Africa
Types
Felicia alba, Felicia gunillae, Felicia filifolia
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Basalt cliffs, Coastal sand dunes, Gravelly slopes, Rock outcrops, Sandy flats, Stony hillsides
Basalt cliffs, Coastal sand dunes, Rock outcrops, Sandy flats
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
9-15
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Blue, Light Blue
Yellow, Blue, Light Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan, Silver
Green, Tan, Silver
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
organic fertilizer like 2:3:2
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Leafminer
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Caterpillar
Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Basketary, Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
FELICIA amelloides
FELICIA amelloides
Common Name
Blue Daisy, Blue Marguerite
Blue Marguerite
In Hindi
Blue Daisy
Plant
ब्लू गुलबहार
In German
Blaues Gänseblümchen
Pflanze
Blau Marguerite
In French
Bleu Daisy
Plante
Bleu Marguerite
In Spanish
margarita azul
Planta
Margarita azul
In Greek
μπλε Daisy
Φυτό
μπλε Marguerite
In Portuguese
margarida azul
Plantar
azul Marguerite
In Polish
niebieski Daisy
Roślina
niebieski Marguerite
In Latin
Daisy blue
planta
Margareta blue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Asterales
Family
Asteraceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Anthemideae
Astereae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Daisy and Blue Marguerite
Season and care of Blue Daisy and Blue Marguerite is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Daisy and Blue Marguerite Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Daisy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Marguerite season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Daisy is Loam and for Blue Marguerite is Loam while the PH of soil for Blue Daisy is Acidic, Neutral and for Blue Marguerite is Acidic, Neutral.
Blue Daisy and Blue Marguerite Physical Information
Blue Daisy and Blue Marguerite physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Daisy height is 45.72 cm and width 152.40 cm whereas Blue Marguerite height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Daisy and Blue Marguerite are as follows:
Blue Daisy flower color: Yellow, Blue and Light Blue
Blue Daisy leaf color: Green
Blue Marguerite flower color: Yellow, Blue and Light Blue
- Blue Marguerite leaf color: Green
Care of Blue Daisy and Blue Marguerite
Care of Blue Daisy and Blue Marguerite include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Daisy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Marguerite pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Blue Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Marguerite needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.