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About Cape Daisy and Ragged Robin

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Perennial

Type

Perennial
Perennial

Origin

South Africa
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia, Siberia

Types

Asteraceae
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Number of Varieties

2530
0 40000
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Habitat

gardens
damp meadows, ditches, Fields, Hay fields, shores, springs, Swamps

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-113-7
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

6-1
7-1

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, 14, 15, 16, 17

Habit

Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

20.30 cm61.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

20.30 cm60.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Light Purple, Purple
White, Pink, Light Pink, Rose

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

-
Purple, Bronze, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Blue Green
Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Blue Green
Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Blue Green
Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Gray Green, Silver
Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Elliptic, toothed
Long linear and narrow

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast
Fast

Type of Soil

Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Average

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought, Salt
Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Cuttings, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering
Water daily during growing season

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove deadheads

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize the soil before planting, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Caterpillars, Root rot, Spider mites, Stem rot, Whiteflies
Healthy tree

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought

Facts

Flowers

Flower Petal Number

Single
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Medium
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy
Glossy

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Bees, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hoverflies, Insects

Allergy

-
allergic reaction

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

-
Skin irritation, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

-
-

Part of Plant Used

Flowers
Whole plant

Other Uses

Air freshner, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., useful as a ground cover
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bog Garden, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

OSTEOSPERMUM 'Aksullo'
LYCHNIS flos-cuculi

Common Name

African daisy, Blue-eyed daisy
Ragged Robin

In Hindi

Cape Daisy
Ragged Robin

In German

Cape Daisy
Kuckucks-Lichtnelke

In French

Cape Daisy
Ragged Robin

In Spanish

Margarita del Cabo
petirrojo desigual

In Greek

Cape Daisy
ragged Robin

In Portuguese

Cape Daisy
Ragged Robin

In Polish

Cape Daisy
Ragged Robin

In Latin

Cape Daisy
Robin ragged

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Equisetopsida

Order

Asterales
Caryophyllales

Family

Asteraceae
Caryophyllaceae

Genus

Osteospermum
Lychnis

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Tribe

‎Calenduleae
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Subfamily

Asteroideae
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Number of Species

8560
1 27800
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Properties of Cape Daisy and Ragged Robin

Wondering what are the properties of Cape Daisy and Ragged Robin? We provide you with everything About Cape Daisy and Ragged Robin. Cape Daisy doesn't have thorns and Ragged Robin doesn't have thorns. Also Cape Daisy does not have fragrant flowers. Cape Daisy has allergic reactions like and Ragged Robin has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Cape Daisy and Ragged Robin and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Cape Daisy and Ragged Robin

Season and care of Cape Daisy and Ragged Robin is important to know. While considering everything about Cape Daisy and Ragged Robin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cape Daisy season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ragged Robin season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cape Daisy is Loam and for Ragged Robin is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cape Daisy is Neutral and for Ragged Robin is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Cape Daisy and Ragged Robin Physical Information

Cape Daisy and Ragged Robin physical information is very important for comparison. Cape Daisy height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Ragged Robin height is 61.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Cape Daisy and Ragged Robin are as follows:

  • Cape Daisy flower color: Light Purple and Purple

  • Cape Daisy leaf color: Green and Blue Green

  • Ragged Robin flower color: White, Pink, Light Pink and Rose

  • Ragged Robin leaf color: Green

Care of Cape Daisy and Ragged Robin

Care of Cape Daisy and Ragged Robin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cape Daisy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ragged Robin pruning is done Remove deadheads. In summer Cape Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ragged Robin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.