Gomphrena

Blue Daisy

About Gomphrena and Blue Daisy

Gomphrena

Blue Daisy

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Annual and Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Origin

Central America

South Africa

Types

Woodcreek Mixed, Buddy Series, Full Series Mixed

Felicia alba, Felicia gunillae, Felicia filifolia

Number of Varieties

383

0 40000

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Habitat

Terrestrial

Basalt cliffs, Coastal sand dunes, Gravelly slopes, Rock outcrops, Sandy flats, Stony hillsides

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-129-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12 - 1

9-1

Sunset Zone

A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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

8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.40 cm45.72 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.50 cm152.40 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple, Pink, Magenta

Yellow, Blue, Light Blue

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Tan, Silver

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Narrow oblong to elliptic

Lance shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Neutral

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate

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

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Cuttings, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, Provide sufficient water to saturate the root zone

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

14-14-14 Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Fungal leaf spots, Gray mold

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Bees, Butterflies, Caterpillar

Allergy

Pollen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Borders, Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, soil stabilisation

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antiasthamatic, Antitussive

Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Flowers, Fruits, Seeds

Other Uses

Used in long-lasting leis, Used in making tea

Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Wildflower

Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

GOMPHRENA globosa

FELICIA amelloides

Common Name

Globe Amaranth, Globe Flower, Gomphrena

Blue Daisy, Blue Marguerite

In Hindi

Gomphrena

Blue Daisy Plant

In German

Gomphrena

Blaues Gänseblümchen Pflanze

In French

Gomphrena

Bleu Daisy Plante

In Spanish

Gomphrena

margarita azul Planta

In Greek

Gomphrena

μπλε Daisy Φυτό

In Portuguese

Gomphrena

margarida azul Plantar

In Polish

Gomphrena

niebieski Daisy Roślina

In Latin

Gomphrena

Daisy blue planta

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales

Asterales

Family

Amaranthaceae

Asteraceae

Genus

Gomphrena

Felicia

Clade

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Anthemideae

Subfamily

Gomphrenoideae

Asteroideae

Number of Species

9042

1 27800

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Properties of Gomphrena and Blue Daisy

Wondering what are the properties of Gomphrena and Blue Daisy? We provide you with everything About Gomphrena and Blue Daisy. Gomphrena doesn't have thorns and Blue Daisy doesn't have thorns. Also Gomphrena does not have fragrant flowers. Gomphrena has allergic reactions like and Blue Daisy 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 Gomphrena and Blue Daisy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Gomphrena and Blue Daisy

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

Gomphrena and Blue Daisy Physical Information

Gomphrena and Blue Daisy physical information is very important for comparison. Gomphrena height is 30.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Blue Daisy height is 45.72 cm and width 152.40 cm. The color specification of Gomphrena and Blue Daisy are as follows:

Gomphrena flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Magenta
Gomphrena leaf color: Green
Blue Daisy flower color: Yellow, Blue and Light Blue
Blue Daisy leaf color: Green

Care of Gomphrena and Blue Daisy

Care of Gomphrena and Blue Daisy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Gomphrena 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 Gomphrena 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.