Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Types
Asteraceae
Blue danube
Hawaii
Blue Mink
Bavaria
Habitat
gardens
Pastures, Roadsides, Tropical regions, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
10-13
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Light Purple, Purple
Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Silver
Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Don't prune in the fall, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Root rot, Spider mites, Stem rot, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Fever, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Air freshner, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., useful as a ground cover
Used as a nemiticide, Used as an insecticide
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
OSTEOSPERMUM 'Aksullo'
AGERATUM 'Blue Hawaii'( HAWAII SERIES)
Common Name
African daisy, Blue-eyed daisy
Ageratum, Blue Hawaii Ageratum, Blue Mink, Flossflower
In Hindi
Cape Daisy
Ageratum
In German
Cape Daisy
Ageratum
In French
Cape Daisy
Ageratum
In Spanish
Margarita del Cabo
Ageratum
In Greek
Cape Daisy
Ageratum
In Portuguese
Cape Daisy
Ageratum
In Polish
Cape Daisy
Ageratum
In Latin
Cape Daisy
Ageratum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Asterales
Family
Asteraceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Osteospermum
Ageratum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Calenduleae
Eupatorieae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Cape Daisy and Ageratum
Season and care of Cape Daisy and Ageratum is important to know. While considering everything about Cape Daisy and Ageratum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cape Daisy season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ageratum season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cape Daisy is Loam and for Ageratum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cape Daisy is Neutral and for Ageratum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cape Daisy and Ageratum Physical Information
Cape Daisy and Ageratum physical information is very important for comparison. Cape Daisy height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Ageratum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Cape Daisy and Ageratum are as follows:
Cape Daisy flower color: Light Purple and Purple
Cape Daisy leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Ageratum flower color: Blue
- Ageratum leaf color: Green
Care of Cape Daisy and Ageratum
Care of Cape Daisy and Ageratum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cape Daisy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ageratum pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Don't prune in the fall, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove short twigs. In summer Cape Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ageratum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.