Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
-
Leucanthemum vulgare
Habitat
dry rocky watercourses
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Riverbanks
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
A2, A3, H1, 1a, 1b, 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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue Violet, Lavender, Purple, White
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rhizome division
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Billbugs, Borers, Fungal leaf spots
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Gastric disturbances, Skin irritation
Dermititis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Juice of fresh root used for treatment of dropsy
Antispasmodic, Asthma, Cough, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Root
Buds
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used as a flavouring in food
Culinary use, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Iris germanica
LEUCANTHEMUM vulgare 'Angel'
Common Name
German Iris
Oxeye Daisy
In Hindi
German Iris
Oxeye डेज़ी
In German
German Iris
Margerite
In French
German Iris
Grande marguerite
In Spanish
German Iris
margarita de ojo de buey
In Greek
German Iris
μαργαρίτα Μαργαρίτα
In Portuguese
German Iris
Rainha Margarida
In Polish
German Iris
piwonie
In Latin
German Iris
oxeye Daisy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Asterales
Family
Iridaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Irideae
Heliantheae
Subfamily
Iridoideae
Asteroideae
Season and Care of German Iris and Oxeye Daisy
Season and care of German Iris and Oxeye Daisy is important to know. While considering everything about German Iris and Oxeye Daisy Care, growing season is an essential factor. German Iris season is Spring and Summer and Oxeye Daisy season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for German Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Oxeye Daisy is Loam while the PH of soil for German Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Oxeye Daisy is Acidic, Neutral.
German Iris and Oxeye Daisy Physical Information
German Iris and Oxeye Daisy physical information is very important for comparison. German Iris height is 71.10 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Oxeye Daisy height is 17.80 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of German Iris and Oxeye Daisy are as follows:
German Iris flower color: Blue Violet, Lavender, Purple and White
German Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Oxeye Daisy flower color: White and Yellow
- Oxeye Daisy leaf color: Dark Green
Care of German Iris and Oxeye Daisy
Care of German Iris and Oxeye Daisy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. German Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Oxeye Daisy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer German Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Oxeye Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.