Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
South Africa
Southeastern United States
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
Bluffs, Coastal Regions, Stream side, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Blue, Light Blue
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan, Silver
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Salt, Wind
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Keep the Soil well drained, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Edema, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt, Wind
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Caterpillar
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antirheumatic, Colic, constipation, Piles
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used for making soaps
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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
FELICIA amelloides
AESCULUS parviflora
Common Name
Blue Daisy, Blue Marguerite
bottlebrush buckeye, dwarf horse chestnut
In Hindi
Blue Daisy
Plant
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In German
Blaues Gänseblümchen
Pflanze
Buckeye Putzer
In French
Bleu Daisy
Plante
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Spanish
margarita azul
Planta
bottlebrush Buckeye
In Greek
μπλε Daisy
Φυτό
bottlebrush Buckeye
In Portuguese
margarida azul
Plantar
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Polish
niebieski Daisy
Roślina
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Latin
Daisy blue
planta
bottlebrush Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Sapindales
Family
Asteraceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Anthemideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Hippocastanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Daisy and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Season and care of Blue Daisy and Bottlebrush Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Daisy and Bottlebrush Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Daisy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bottlebrush Buckeye season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Daisy is Loam and for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Daisy is Acidic, Neutral and for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Daisy and Bottlebrush Buckeye Physical Information
Blue Daisy and Bottlebrush Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Daisy height is 45.72 cm and width 152.40 cm whereas Bottlebrush Buckeye height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Daisy and Bottlebrush Buckeye are as follows:
Blue Daisy flower color: Yellow, Blue and Light Blue
Blue Daisy leaf color: Green
Bottlebrush Buckeye flower color: White and Pink
- Bottlebrush Buckeye leaf color: Green
Care of Blue Daisy and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Care of Blue Daisy and Bottlebrush Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Daisy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bottlebrush Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Blue Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bottlebrush Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.