Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
South Africa
Europe, Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Basalt cliffs, Coastal sand dunes, Rock outcrops, Sandy flats
Rocky areas, Semi desert, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Blue, Light Blue
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan, Silver
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
organic fertilizer like 2:3:2
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leafminer
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers
Other Uses
Basketary, Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used for Landscaping
Dried heads are used in floristry, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Wildflower
Botanical Name
FELICIA amelloides
DIPSACUS fullonum
Common Name
Blue Marguerite
Fuller's Teasel
In Hindi
ब्लू गुलबहार
Fuller's Teasel
In German
Blau Marguerite
Fullers Karde
In French
Bleu Marguerite
Cardère à foulon
In Spanish
Margarita azul
Cardo de Fuller
In Greek
μπλε Marguerite
Νεράγκαθο του Fuller
In Portuguese
azul Marguerite
Carda de Fuller
In Polish
niebieski Marguerite
Fullera Oset
In Latin
Margareta blue
Teasel Fullonis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Dipsacales
Family
Asteraceae
Dipsacaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Astereae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Dipsacoideae
Properties of Blue Marguerite and Fuller's Teasel
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Marguerite and Fuller's Teasel? We provide you with everything About Blue Marguerite and Fuller's Teasel. Blue Marguerite doesn't have thorns and Fuller's Teasel doesn't have thorns. Also Blue Marguerite does not have fragrant flowers. Blue Marguerite has allergic reactions like Not Available and Fuller's Teasel has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Blue Marguerite and Fuller's Teasel and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Marguerite and Fuller's Teasel
Season and care of Blue Marguerite and Fuller's Teasel is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Marguerite and Fuller's Teasel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Marguerite season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Fuller's Teasel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Marguerite is Loam and for Fuller's Teasel is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Blue Marguerite is Acidic, Neutral and for Fuller's Teasel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Marguerite and Fuller's Teasel Physical Information
Blue Marguerite and Fuller's Teasel physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Marguerite height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Fuller's Teasel height is 150.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Marguerite and Fuller's Teasel are as follows:
Blue Marguerite flower color: Yellow, Blue and Light Blue
Blue Marguerite leaf color: Green
Fuller's Teasel flower color: Purple
- Fuller's Teasel leaf color: Green
Care of Blue Marguerite and Fuller's Teasel
Care of Blue Marguerite and Fuller's Teasel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Marguerite pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Fuller's Teasel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Blue Marguerite needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Fuller's Teasel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.