Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South Africa
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Osteospermum acanthospermum, Osteospermum amplectens, Osteospermum burttianum
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Sandy areas, Terrestrial
meadows, Wet ground, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Purple, Blue Violet
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
vvv
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Applicable
Digestive disorders, Fever, Gastritis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Can be made into a herbal tea
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
Cutflower, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
OSTEOSPERMUM fruticosum
MONARDA didyma
Common Name
Shrubby Daisybush, Trailing African Daisy
Scarlet Beebalm,
Red Bergamot
In Hindi
Blue Eyed Daisy Plant
Oswego चाय
In German
Blue Eyed Daisy Pflanze
Oswego Tee
In French
Blue Eyed Daisy Plante
Oswego thé
In Spanish
Planta observada azul de la margarita
té Oswego
In Greek
Μπλε Eyed Daisy Φυτών
Oswego Τσάι
In Portuguese
Planta da margarida de olhos azuis
Tea Oswego
In Polish
Blue Eyed Daisy roślin
Oswego herbaty
In Latin
Daisy Blue Eyed Planta
Oswega Tea
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Family
Asteraceae
Lamiaceae
Genus
Osteospermum
Monarda
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Calenduleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Eyed Daisy Plant and Oswego Tea
Season and care of Blue Eyed Daisy Plant and Oswego Tea is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Eyed Daisy Plant and Oswego Tea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Eyed Daisy Plant season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Oswego Tea season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Blue Eyed Daisy Plant is Loam and for Oswego Tea is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Eyed Daisy Plant is Neutral and for Oswego Tea is Neutral.
Blue Eyed Daisy Plant and Oswego Tea Physical Information
Blue Eyed Daisy Plant and Oswego Tea physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Eyed Daisy Plant height is 36.00 cm and width 51.00 cm whereas Oswego Tea height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Eyed Daisy Plant and Oswego Tea are as follows:
Blue Eyed Daisy Plant flower color: White, Purple and Blue Violet
Blue Eyed Daisy Plant leaf color: Green
Oswego Tea flower color: Not Available
- Oswego Tea leaf color: Not Available
Care of Blue Eyed Daisy Plant and Oswego Tea
Care of Blue Eyed Daisy Plant and Oswego Tea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Eyed Daisy Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Oswego Tea pruning is done 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 Oswego Tea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.