Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
South Africa
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Not Available
shadbush, wild plum
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Basalt cliffs, Coastal sand dunes, Rock outcrops, Sandy flats
Swamps, Thickets, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Blue, Light Blue
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan, Silver
Red, Violet, Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, 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
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No need to prune, Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
organic fertilizer like 2:3:2
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leafminer
Bacterial leaf spot, Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Birds, Deers, Hoverflies
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Improve skin condition, Not Available, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Food for animals, Food for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Diarrhea, Gastrointestinal disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits
Other Uses
Basketary, Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used for Landscaping
Food for animals, Used As Food
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
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
FELICIA amelloides
AMELANCHIER arborea
Common Name
Blue Marguerite
Common Serviceberry, Downy Serviceberry, Juneberry, Shadbush
In Hindi
ब्लू गुलबहार
Juneberry
In German
Blau Marguerite
Felsenbirnen
In French
Bleu Marguerite
Amélanchier
In Spanish
Margarita azul
Amelanchier
In Greek
μπλε Marguerite
Juneberry
In Portuguese
azul Marguerite
Amelanchier
In Polish
niebieski Marguerite
Świdośliwa
In Latin
Margareta blue
Amelanchier
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Felicia
Amelanchier
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Astereae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Blue Marguerite and Juneberry
Season and care of Blue Marguerite and Juneberry is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Marguerite and Juneberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Marguerite season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Juneberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Marguerite is Loam and for Juneberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Marguerite is Acidic, Neutral and for Juneberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Marguerite and Juneberry Physical Information
Blue Marguerite and Juneberry physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Marguerite height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Juneberry height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Marguerite and Juneberry are as follows:
Blue Marguerite flower color: Yellow, Blue and Light Blue
Blue Marguerite leaf color: Green
Juneberry flower color: White
- Juneberry leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Blue Marguerite and Juneberry
Care of Blue Marguerite and Juneberry 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 Juneberry pruning is done No need to prune and Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Blue Marguerite needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Juneberry needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Less Watering.