Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Western Europe, Mediterranean
South Africa
Types
Melissa, Sachet
Shasta Daisy
Gloriosa Daisies
Painted Daisy
Pyrethrum Daisies
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Fields, meadows, Terrestrial
gardens, Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-11
Sunset Zone
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
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Purple, Lavender, Blue Violet
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Small narrow short
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, occasional watering once established, Water occasionally, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in late summer or fall, Prune twice a year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove hanging branches
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune regularly, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers, Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Botrytis Blight, Phytophthora, Rhizoctonia crown rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Insects
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antidepressant, Anxiety, Cancer, constipation, Cures constipation, Ear infections, Hair Loss, Itching, Lice, Menstrual Disorders, Migraines
Cold, Cough, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Edging, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
LAVANDULA angustifolia 'Vera'
OSTEOSPERMUM
Common Name
English Lavender
African daisy or Blue-eyed Daisy
In Hindi
अंग्रेजी लैवेंडर
अफ्रीकी डेज़ी
In German
Englisch Lavendel
African Daisy
In French
Lavande anglaise
marguerite africaine
In Spanish
Inglés lavanda
margarita africana
In Greek
Αγγλικά Λεβάντα
Αφρικανική μαργαρίτα
In Portuguese
Inglês Lavender
africano margarida
In Polish
English Lavender
Gerbery
In Latin
anglicus Lavender
African primula
Phylum
Anthophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Lavandula
Osteospermum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Lavanduleae
Calenduleae
Subfamily
Nepetoideae
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of English Lavender and African Daisy
Season and care of English Lavender and African Daisy is important to know. While considering everything about English Lavender and African Daisy Care, growing season is an essential factor. English Lavender season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and African Daisy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for English Lavender is Loam, Sand and for African Daisy is Loam while the PH of soil for English Lavender is Neutral, Alkaline and for African Daisy is Neutral.
English Lavender and African Daisy Physical Information
English Lavender and African Daisy physical information is very important for comparison. English Lavender height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas African Daisy height is 15.20 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of English Lavender and African Daisy are as follows:
English Lavender flower color: White, Purple, Lavender and Blue Violet
English Lavender leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
African Daisy flower color: White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- African Daisy leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of English Lavender and African Daisy
Care of English Lavender and African Daisy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. English Lavender pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall, Prune twice a year, Remove damaged leaves and Remove hanging branches and African Daisy pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune regularly and Remove deadheads. In summer English Lavender needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer African Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.