Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
South Africa
Central Asia
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
Basalt cliffs, Coastal sand dunes, Rock outcrops, Sandy flats
Dry areas, Hot climate regions, Low annual rainfall regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
8-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
16, 17, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Blue, Light Blue
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan, Silver
Gold, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green, Silver, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green, Silver, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green, Silver, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Adequately
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, 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
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
organic fertilizer like 2:3:2
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Put diluted fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leafminer
Black Spot, Caterpillars, Gray mold, Leafminers, Mealybugs, Root rot, Stem rot, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for the Scalp, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition, Improve skin tone, Natural Sunscreen, Nourishes scalp, Prevents Premature Baldness, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Asthma, Cramps, Menopause problems, Menstrual Disorders, Oral health, Respiratory Disorders, Skin Disorders, Skin irritation, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Root, Root bark
Other Uses
Basketary, Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used for Landscaping
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
FELICIA amelloides
HELICHRYSUM thianschanicum
Common Name
Blue Marguerite
Licorice Plant
In Hindi
ब्लू गुलबहार
मुलैठी
In German
Blau Marguerite
Lakritze
In French
Bleu Marguerite
réglisse
In Spanish
Margarita azul
regaliz
In Greek
μπλε Marguerite
γλυκόρριζα
In Portuguese
azul Marguerite
alcaçuz
In Polish
niebieski Marguerite
lukrecja
In Latin
Margareta blue
liquorice
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Felicia
Glycyrrhiza
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Marguerite and Liquorice
Season and care of Blue Marguerite and Liquorice is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Marguerite and Liquorice Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Marguerite season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Liquorice season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Marguerite is Loam and for Liquorice is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Marguerite is Acidic, Neutral and for Liquorice is Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Marguerite and Liquorice Physical Information
Blue Marguerite and Liquorice physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Marguerite height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Liquorice height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Blue Marguerite and Liquorice are as follows:
Blue Marguerite flower color: Yellow, Blue and Light Blue
Blue Marguerite leaf color: Green
Liquorice flower color: Yellow
- Liquorice leaf color: Gray Green, Silver and Gray
Care of Blue Marguerite and Liquorice
Care of Blue Marguerite and Liquorice 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 Liquorice pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Blue Marguerite needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Liquorice needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Average Water.