Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
South Africa
South America
Types
Osteospermum acanthospermum, Osteospermum amplectens, Osteospermum burttianum
Grandiflora Petunias, Multiflora Petunias, Wave Petunias, Superbell Petunias, Supertunia Petunias
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Sandy areas, Terrestrial
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
9-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
not provided
Habit
Clump-Forming
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Purple, Blue Violet
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Golden Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Fall, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, 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 Type
Loam
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Bacterial Blight, Caterpillars, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Spider mites, Thripes, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Applicable
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging
Botanical Name
OSTEOSPERMUM fruticosum
Petunia
Common Name
Shrubby Daisybush, Trailing African Daisy
Petunia
In Hindi
Blue Eyed Daisy Plant
Petunia
In German
Blue Eyed Daisy Pflanze
Petunie
In French
Blue Eyed Daisy Plante
Pétunia
In Spanish
Planta observada azul de la margarita
Petunia
In Greek
Μπλε Eyed Daisy Φυτών
πετούνια
In Portuguese
Planta da margarida de olhos azuis
Petúnia
In Polish
Blue Eyed Daisy roślin
Petunia
In Latin
Daisy Blue Eyed Planta
Petunia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Solanales
Family
Asteraceae
Solanaceae
Genus
Osteospermum
Petunia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Calenduleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Petunioideae
Season and Care of Blue Eyed Daisy Plant and Petunia
Season and care of Blue Eyed Daisy Plant and Petunia is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Eyed Daisy Plant and Petunia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Eyed Daisy Plant season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Petunia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Blue Eyed Daisy Plant is Loam and for Petunia is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Blue Eyed Daisy Plant is Neutral and for Petunia is Neutral.
Blue Eyed Daisy Plant and Petunia Physical Information
Blue Eyed Daisy Plant and Petunia physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Eyed Daisy Plant height is 36.00 cm and width 51.00 cm whereas Petunia height is 5.00 cm and width 2.50 cm. The color specification of Blue Eyed Daisy Plant and Petunia are as follows:
Blue Eyed Daisy Plant flower color: White, Purple and Blue Violet
Blue Eyed Daisy Plant leaf color: Green
Petunia flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
- Petunia leaf color: Golden Green
Care of Blue Eyed Daisy Plant and Petunia
Care of Blue Eyed Daisy Plant and Petunia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Eyed Daisy Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Petunia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Blue Eyed Daisy Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Petunia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.