Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
South Africa
Southeastern United States
Types
Osteospermum acanthospermum, Osteospermum amplectens, Osteospermum burttianum
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Sandy areas, Terrestrial
Bluffs, Coastal Regions, Stream side, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Purple, Blue Violet
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Salt, Wind
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
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
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
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Not Applicable
Antirheumatic, Colic, constipation, Piles
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used for making soaps
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
OSTEOSPERMUM fruticosum
AESCULUS parviflora
Common Name
Shrubby Daisybush, Trailing African Daisy
bottlebrush buckeye, dwarf horse chestnut
In Hindi
Blue Eyed Daisy Plant
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In German
Blue Eyed Daisy Pflanze
Buckeye Putzer
In French
Blue Eyed Daisy Plante
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Spanish
Planta observada azul de la margarita
bottlebrush Buckeye
In Greek
Μπλε Eyed Daisy Φυτών
bottlebrush Buckeye
In Portuguese
Planta da margarida de olhos azuis
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Polish
Blue Eyed Daisy roślin
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Latin
Daisy Blue Eyed Planta
bottlebrush Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Sapindales
Family
Asteraceae
Hippocastanaceae
Genus
Osteospermum
Aesculus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Calenduleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Blue Eyed Daisy Plant and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Season and care of Blue Eyed Daisy Plant and Bottlebrush Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Eyed Daisy Plant and Bottlebrush Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Eyed Daisy Plant season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bottlebrush Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Blue Eyed Daisy Plant is Loam and for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Eyed Daisy Plant is Neutral and for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Eyed Daisy Plant and Bottlebrush Buckeye Physical Information
Blue Eyed Daisy Plant and Bottlebrush Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Eyed Daisy Plant height is 36.00 cm and width 51.00 cm whereas Bottlebrush Buckeye height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Eyed Daisy Plant and Bottlebrush Buckeye are as follows:
Blue Eyed Daisy Plant flower color: White, Purple and Blue Violet
Blue Eyed Daisy Plant leaf color: Green
Bottlebrush Buckeye flower color: White and Pink
- Bottlebrush Buckeye leaf color: Green
Care of Blue Eyed Daisy Plant and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Care of Blue Eyed Daisy Plant and Bottlebrush Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Eyed Daisy Plant 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 Eyed Daisy Plant 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.