Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
World, Pandemic, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
South Africa
Types
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Felicia alba, Felicia gunillae, Felicia filifolia
Habitat
Bluffs, Sandy stream banks, Wooded slopes
Basalt cliffs, Coastal sand dunes, Gravelly slopes, Rock outcrops, Sandy flats, Stony hillsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
9-15
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
Yellow, Blue, Light Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Tan, Silver
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Insects
Bees, Butterflies, Caterpillar
Allergy
Skin irritation
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Liver problems, Skin Disorders, Treatment of ulcers
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a spice
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
IRIS cristata
FELICIA amelloides
Common Name
Crested Iris
Blue Daisy, Blue Marguerite
In Hindi
कलगी आइरिस
Blue Daisy
Plant
In German
Crested Iris
Blaues Gänseblümchen
Pflanze
In French
Crested Iris
Bleu Daisy
Plante
In Spanish
Crested Iris
margarita azul
Planta
In Greek
Crested Iris
μπλε Daisy
Φυτό
In Portuguese
Crested Iris
margarida azul
Plantar
In Polish
Czubaty Iris
niebieski Daisy
Roślina
In Latin
iubatum Iris
Daisy blue
planta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asterales
Family
Iridaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Irideae
Anthemideae
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Crested Iris and Blue Daisy
Season and care of Crested Iris and Blue Daisy is important to know. While considering everything about Crested Iris and Blue Daisy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Crested Iris season is Spring and Summer and Blue Daisy season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Crested Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blue Daisy is Loam while the PH of soil for Crested Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Daisy is Acidic, Neutral.
Crested Iris and Blue Daisy Physical Information
Crested Iris and Blue Daisy physical information is very important for comparison. Crested Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Blue Daisy height is 45.72 cm and width 152.40 cm. The color specification of Crested Iris and Blue Daisy are as follows:
Crested Iris flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
Crested Iris leaf color: Green
Blue Daisy flower color: Yellow, Blue and Light Blue
- Blue Daisy leaf color: Green
Care of Crested Iris and Blue Daisy
Care of Crested Iris and Blue Daisy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Crested Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Daisy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Crested Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.