Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Canada
South Africa
Types
Not available
Osteospermum acanthospermum, Osteospermum amplectens, Osteospermum burttianum
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
marshes, meadows, Slopes, Upland savannas
Coastal Regions, Sandy areas, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 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
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink
White, Purple, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Irregular
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Medium
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Balanced garden plant fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Gray mold, Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Dizziness, Nausea
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Antibacterial, Astringent, Diarrhea, Diuretic
Not Applicable
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Repellent, Used as a general tonic
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
LIATRIS spicata
OSTEOSPERMUM fruticosum
Common Name
Gayfeather, dense blazing star, prairie gay feather
Shrubby Daisybush, Trailing African Daisy
In Hindi
Gayfeather
Blue Eyed Daisy Plant
In German
Gayfeather
Blue Eyed Daisy Pflanze
In French
Gayfeather
Blue Eyed Daisy Plante
In Spanish
Gayfeather
Planta observada azul de la margarita
In Greek
Gayfeather
Μπλε Eyed Daisy Φυτών
In Portuguese
Gayfeather
Planta da margarida de olhos azuis
In Polish
Gayfeather
Blue Eyed Daisy roślin
In Latin
Gayfeather
Daisy Blue Eyed Planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Asterales
Family
Asteraceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Liatris
Osteospermum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Eupatorieae
Calenduleae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Gayfeather and Blue Eyed Daisy Plant
Season and care of Gayfeather and Blue Eyed Daisy Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Gayfeather and Blue Eyed Daisy Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Gayfeather season is Summer and Fall and Blue Eyed Daisy Plant season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Gayfeather is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blue Eyed Daisy Plant is Loam while the PH of soil for Gayfeather is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Eyed Daisy Plant is Neutral.
Gayfeather and Blue Eyed Daisy Plant Physical Information
Gayfeather and Blue Eyed Daisy Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Gayfeather height is 60.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Blue Eyed Daisy Plant height is 36.00 cm and width 51.00 cm. The color specification of Gayfeather and Blue Eyed Daisy Plant are as follows:
Gayfeather flower color: White, Purple and Pink
Gayfeather leaf color: Light Green
Blue Eyed Daisy Plant flower color: White, Purple and Blue Violet
- Blue Eyed Daisy Plant leaf color: Green
Care of Gayfeather and Blue Eyed Daisy Plant
Care of Gayfeather and Blue Eyed Daisy Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gayfeather pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Eyed Daisy Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Gayfeather needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Eyed Daisy Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
