Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual, biennial or perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
South Africa
Melanesia
Types
Felicia alba, Felicia gunillae, Felicia filifolia
Herbaceous perennial
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Basalt cliffs, Coastal sand dunes, Gravelly slopes, Rock outcrops, Sandy flats, Stony hillsides
Sunny Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
10-12
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Yellow, Blue, Light Blue
White, Orange, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan, Silver
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Purple, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial 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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Stem Cutting
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
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Caterpillar
Not Available
Allergy
Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Hanging Basket
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
No
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
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
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
FELICIA amelloides
GYNURA aurantiaca
Common Name
Blue Daisy, Blue Marguerite
Purple Velvet Plant
In Hindi
Blue Daisy
Plant
gynura aurantiaca
In German
Blaues Gänseblümchen
Pflanze
aurantiaca Gynura
In French
Bleu Daisy
Plante
aurantiaca Gynura
In Spanish
margarita azul
Planta
aurantiaca gynura
In Greek
μπλε Daisy
Φυτό
Gynura aurantiaca
In Portuguese
margarida azul
Plantar
Gynura aurantiaca
In Polish
niebieski Daisy
Roślina
Gynura aurantiaca
In Latin
Daisy blue
planta
Gynura aurantiaca
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Asterales
Family
Asteraceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Anthemideae
Senecioneae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Daisy and Purple Velvet Plant
Season and care of Blue Daisy and Purple Velvet Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Daisy and Purple Velvet Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Daisy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Purple Velvet Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Daisy is Loam and for Purple Velvet Plant is Loam while the PH of soil for Blue Daisy is Acidic, Neutral and for Purple Velvet Plant is Neutral.
Blue Daisy and Purple Velvet Plant Physical Information
Blue Daisy and Purple Velvet Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Daisy height is 45.72 cm and width 152.40 cm whereas Purple Velvet Plant height is 30.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Daisy and Purple Velvet Plant are as follows:
Blue Daisy flower color: Yellow, Blue and Light Blue
Blue Daisy leaf color: Green
Purple Velvet Plant flower color: White, Orange and Orange Red
- Purple Velvet Plant leaf color: Green, Purple and Dark Green
Care of Blue Daisy and Purple Velvet Plant
Care of Blue Daisy and Purple Velvet Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Daisy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Purple Velvet Plant pruning is done 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 Purple Velvet Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.