Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
South Africa
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Asteraceae
Aegopodium podagraria
Habitat
gardens
Cultivated Beds, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
8-15
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Purple, Purple
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Silver
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Small oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Rich
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
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
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
-
Headache, Hyperacidity, Liver disease, Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Weather protection
Medicinal Uses
-
Asthma, Digestive disorders, Psoriasis, Reduces toothache, Vitiligo
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Air freshner, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., useful as a ground cover
Edible syrup, 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, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
OSTEOSPERMUM 'Aksullo'
AMMI majus
Common Name
African daisy, Blue-eyed daisy
Bishop's Weed, Bullwort
In Hindi
Cape Daisy
बिशप निराना
In German
Cape Daisy
Bischofs Unkraut
In French
Cape Daisy
la mauvaise herbe de l'évêque
In Spanish
Margarita del Cabo
biznaga
In Greek
Cape Daisy
ζιζανίων επισκόπου
In Portuguese
Cape Daisy
erva daninha do Bispo
In Polish
Cape Daisy
chwastów biskupa
In Latin
Cape Daisy
Episcopi viriditas
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Osteospermum
Trachyspermum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Cape Daisy and Bishop's Weed
Season and care of Cape Daisy and Bishop's Weed is important to know. While considering everything about Cape Daisy and Bishop's Weed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cape Daisy season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bishop's Weed season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cape Daisy is Loam and for Bishop's Weed is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cape Daisy is Neutral and for Bishop's Weed is Neutral.
Cape Daisy and Bishop's Weed Physical Information
Cape Daisy and Bishop's Weed physical information is very important for comparison. Cape Daisy height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Bishop's Weed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Cape Daisy and Bishop's Weed are as follows:
Cape Daisy flower color: Light Purple and Purple
Cape Daisy leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Bishop's Weed flower color: White
- Bishop's Weed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Cape Daisy and Bishop's Weed
Care of Cape Daisy and Bishop's Weed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cape Daisy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bishop's Weed pruning is done Prune after flowering. In summer Cape Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bishop's Weed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.