Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
South Africa
America, Europe
Types
Felicia alba, Felicia gunillae, Felicia filifolia
Clump verbena, Moss verbena, Annual Verbena, Brazilian verbena, Sandpaper Verbana
Habitat
Basalt cliffs, Coastal sand dunes, Gravelly slopes, Rock outcrops, Sandy flats, Stony hillsides
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
3-9
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
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Green, Tan, Silver
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Spring, Late Autumn
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Do not water frequently, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune regularly, Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Invasive
No
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Caterpillar
Butterflies
Allergy
Pollen
Arthritis, Asthma, Chest Pain, Itchiness, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Arthritis, Gallbladder Diseases, Itching, Jaundice, Joint pain, Kidney problems, Liver problems, Metabolic disorders, Sore throat, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc., Used for fragrance
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
Bedding Plant, Bonsai, Container, Edible, Herb
Botanical Name
FELICIA amelloides
Purpletop Vervain
Common Name
Blue Daisy, Blue Marguerite
Verbena
In Hindi
Blue Daisy
Plant
verbena
In German
Blaues Gänseblümchen
Pflanze
Eisenkraut
In French
Bleu Daisy
Plante
verveine
In Spanish
margarita azul
Planta
Verbena
In Greek
μπλε Daisy
Φυτό
λουίζα
In Portuguese
margarida azul
Plantar
verbena
In Polish
niebieski Daisy
Roślina
werbena
In Latin
Daisy blue
planta
Grindelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Anthemideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Daisy and Verbena
Season and care of Blue Daisy and Verbena is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Daisy and Verbena Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Daisy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Verbena season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Daisy is Loam and for Verbena is Well drained while the PH of soil for Blue Daisy is Acidic, Neutral and for Verbena is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Blue Daisy and Verbena Physical Information
Blue Daisy and Verbena physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Daisy height is 45.72 cm and width 152.40 cm whereas Verbena height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Blue Daisy and Verbena are as follows:
Blue Daisy flower color: Yellow, Blue and Light Blue
Blue Daisy leaf color: Green
Verbena flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Verbena leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Blue Daisy and Verbena
Care of Blue Daisy and Verbena include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Daisy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Verbena pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune regularly and Prune to control growth. In summer Blue Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Verbena needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.