Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South Africa
Eastern Europe
Habitat
gardens
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Purple, Purple
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Silver
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
-
Other Uses
Air freshner, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., useful as a ground cover
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, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
OSTEOSPERMUM 'Aksullo'
IRIS pumila
Common Name
African daisy, Blue-eyed daisy
Dwarf Iris
In Hindi
Cape Daisy
Dwarf Iris
In German
Cape Daisy
Zwergiris
In French
Cape Daisy
Dwarf Iris
In Spanish
Margarita del Cabo
Enano Iris
In Greek
Cape Daisy
νάνος Ίρις
In Portuguese
Cape Daisy
Dwarf Iris
In Polish
Cape Daisy
Dwarf Iris
In Latin
Cape Daisy
Iris Dwarf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Calenduleae
Irideae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Iridoideae
Season and Care of Cape Daisy and Dwarf Iris
Season and care of Cape Daisy and Dwarf Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Cape Daisy and Dwarf Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cape Daisy season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dwarf Iris season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cape Daisy is Loam and for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cape Daisy is Neutral and for Dwarf Iris is Neutral.
Cape Daisy and Dwarf Iris Physical Information
Cape Daisy and Dwarf Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Cape Daisy height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Cape Daisy and Dwarf Iris are as follows:
Cape Daisy flower color: Light Purple and Purple
Cape Daisy leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Care of Cape Daisy and Dwarf Iris
Care of Cape Daisy and Dwarf Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cape Daisy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dwarf Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cape Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dwarf Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.