Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Herbs
Origin
South Africa
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Osteospermum acanthospermum, Osteospermum amplectens, Osteospermum burttianum
White cumin, Brown cumin, Black cumin
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Sandy areas, Terrestrial
Fields, meadows, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Purple, Blue Violet
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No need to prune, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Abdominal pain, breathing problems, Constipation, Diarrhea, Eczema, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Red eyes, Runny nose, Sinuses, sneezing, Sore eyes, Throat itching, Watery eyes, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Not Applicable
Diarrhea, Fever, Indigestion, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Condiment, Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc., Used as a spice, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
OSTEOSPERMUM fruticosum
CUMINUM cyminum
Common Name
Shrubby Daisybush, Trailing African Daisy
Cumin
In Hindi
Blue Eyed Daisy Plant
जीरा संयंत्र
In German
Blue Eyed Daisy Pflanze
Kümmelpflanze
In French
Blue Eyed Daisy Plante
Usine de cumin
In Spanish
Planta observada azul de la margarita
planta de comino
In Greek
Μπλε Eyed Daisy Φυτών
εργοστάσιο κύμινο
In Portuguese
Planta da margarida de olhos azuis
Cumin planta
In Polish
Blue Eyed Daisy roślin
Kmin roślin
In Latin
Daisy Blue Eyed Planta
Cumin plant
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Osteospermum
Cuminum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Calenduleae
Scandiceae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Apioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Eyed Daisy Plant and Cumin
Season and care of Blue Eyed Daisy Plant and Cumin is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Eyed Daisy Plant and Cumin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Eyed Daisy Plant season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Cumin season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Blue Eyed Daisy Plant is Loam and for Cumin is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Eyed Daisy Plant is Neutral and for Cumin is Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Eyed Daisy Plant and Cumin Physical Information
Blue Eyed Daisy Plant and Cumin physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Eyed Daisy Plant height is 36.00 cm and width 51.00 cm whereas Cumin height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Blue Eyed Daisy Plant and Cumin are as follows:
Blue Eyed Daisy Plant flower color: White, Purple and Blue Violet
Blue Eyed Daisy Plant leaf color: Green
Cumin flower color: White and Purple
- Cumin leaf color: Green
Care of Blue Eyed Daisy Plant and Cumin
Care of Blue Eyed Daisy Plant and Cumin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Eyed Daisy Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cumin pruning is done No need to prune, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Blue Eyed Daisy Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cumin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.