Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
South Africa
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Types
Felicia alba, Felicia gunillae, Felicia filifolia
Myristica fragrans
Habitat
Basalt cliffs, Coastal sand dunes, Gravelly slopes, Rock outcrops, Sandy flats, Stony hillsides
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Blue, Light Blue
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan, Silver
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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 Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Caterpillar
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Allergy
Pollen
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
-
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Making deodorants, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as a laxative, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for making soaps, Used in biomass
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
Container, Groundcover
Botanical Name
FELICIA amelloides
Myristica fragrans
Common Name
Blue Daisy, Blue Marguerite
Nutmeg
In Hindi
Blue Daisy
Plant
जायफल
In German
Blaues Gänseblümchen
Pflanze
Muskatnuss
In French
Bleu Daisy
Plante
noix de muscade
In Spanish
margarita azul
Planta
nuez moscada
In Greek
μπλε Daisy
Φυτό
μοσχοκάρυδο
In Portuguese
margarida azul
Plantar
noz-moscada
In Polish
niebieski Daisy
Roślina
gałka muszkatołowa
In Latin
Daisy blue
planta
nutmeg
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Magnoliales
Family
Asteraceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Anthemideae
Myrteae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Myrtoideae
Season and Care of Blue Daisy and Nutmeg
Season and care of Blue Daisy and Nutmeg is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Daisy and Nutmeg Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Daisy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Nutmeg season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Daisy is Loam and for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Daisy is Acidic, Neutral and for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral.
Blue Daisy and Nutmeg Physical Information
Blue Daisy and Nutmeg physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Daisy height is 45.72 cm and width 152.40 cm whereas Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Daisy and Nutmeg are as follows:
Care of Blue Daisy and Nutmeg
Care of Blue Daisy and Nutmeg include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Daisy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Blue Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Nutmeg needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.