Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Herb, Tender Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, South Africa
Mediterranean
Types
Not Available
Lodden Blue, Royal Velve, Melissa, Sachet, Sharon Roberts etc
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens
Grassland, Hillside, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
8-10
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Silver
Gray, Silver
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Oblong
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
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, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Does not require lot of watering, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
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
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Root rot, Spider mites, Stem rot, Whiteflies
Armillaria mellea, Cecidomia, Cuscuta, Gray mold, Meligetes, Phoma, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Sophronia Humerella
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Diarrhea, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Acne, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Air freshner, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., useful as a ground cover
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
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
Container, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
OSTEOSPERMUM 'Aksullo'
LAVANDULA multifida
Common Name
African daisy, Blue-eyed daisy
Lavender
In Hindi
Cape Daisy
Lavender
In German
Cape Daisy
Lavendel
In French
Cape Daisy
Lavande
In Spanish
Margarita del Cabo
Lavanda
In Greek
Cape Daisy
λεβάντα
In Portuguese
Cape Daisy
Lavanda
In Polish
Cape Daisy
Lawenda
In Latin
Cape Daisy
Lavendula
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Lamiaceae
Genus
Osteospermum
Lavandula
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Calenduleae
Lavanduleae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Nepetoideae
Season and Care of Cape Daisy and Lavender
Season and care of Cape Daisy and Lavender is important to know. While considering everything about Cape Daisy and Lavender Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cape Daisy season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lavender season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cape Daisy is Loam and for Lavender is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cape Daisy is Neutral and for Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline.
Cape Daisy and Lavender Physical Information
Cape Daisy and Lavender physical information is very important for comparison. Cape Daisy height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Lavender height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Cape Daisy and Lavender are as follows:
Cape Daisy flower color: Light Purple and Purple
Cape Daisy leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Lavender flower color: Blue Violet
- Lavender leaf color: Sea Green and Gray Green
Care of Cape Daisy and Lavender
Care of Cape Daisy and Lavender include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cape Daisy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lavender pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring and Prune to control growth. In summer Cape Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lavender needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.