Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Origin
South Africa
Central America, Europe, North America
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
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Blue, Light Blue
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Tan, Silver
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Fall, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Curculio occidentis, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Leafminer, Mites, Red blotch, sawflies, Scale, Stink bugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Caterpillar
Not Available
Allergy
Pollen
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Beautiful Skin
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
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
Malus sylvestris
Common Name
Blue Daisy, Blue Marguerite
European crab apple
In Hindi
Blue Daisy
Plant
european crab apple
In German
Blaues Gänseblümchen
Pflanze
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
In French
Bleu Daisy
Plante
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
In Spanish
margarita azul
Planta
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
In Greek
μπλε Daisy
Φυτό
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
In Portuguese
margarida azul
Plantar
Malus sylvestris
In Polish
niebieski Daisy
Roślina
Jabłoń dzika
In Latin
Daisy blue
planta
european crab apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Anthemideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Daisy and European Crab Apple
Season and care of Blue Daisy and European Crab Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Daisy and European Crab Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Daisy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and European Crab Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Daisy is Loam and for European Crab Apple is Loamy while the PH of soil for Blue Daisy is Acidic, Neutral and for European Crab Apple is Neutral.
Blue Daisy and European Crab Apple Physical Information
Blue Daisy and European Crab Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Daisy height is 45.72 cm and width 152.40 cm whereas European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Daisy and European Crab Apple are as follows:
Blue Daisy flower color: Yellow, Blue and Light Blue
Blue Daisy leaf color: Green
European Crab Apple flower color: White
- European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Blue Daisy and European Crab Apple
Care of Blue Daisy and European Crab Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Daisy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Blue Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer European Crab Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.