Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, United Kingdom
South Africa
Types
M. v. brevipetala
M. v. collina
M. v. frozen
M. v. grandiflora
M. v. paui
M. v. verna
M. v. japonica
Osteospermum acanthospermum, Osteospermum amplectens, Osteospermum burttianum
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, Suburban areas, Tropical regions
Coastal Regions, Sandy areas, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Mat-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
White, Purple, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Tiny
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer
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
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Thyroid problems, tuberculosis
Not Applicable
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Edging, Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
MINUARTIA verna
OSTEOSPERMUM fruticosum
Common Name
Irish Moss
Shrubby Daisybush, Trailing African Daisy
In Hindi
आयरिश काई
Blue Eyed Daisy Plant
In German
Irish Moss
Blue Eyed Daisy Pflanze
In French
Irish Moss
Blue Eyed Daisy Plante
In Spanish
musgo de irlanda
Planta observada azul de la margarita
In Greek
Irish Moss
Μπλε Eyed Daisy Φυτών
In Portuguese
Moss irlandês
Planta da margarida de olhos azuis
In Polish
mech irlandzki
Blue Eyed Daisy roślin
In Latin
Irish Moss
Daisy Blue Eyed Planta
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Asterales
Family
Caryophyllaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Minuartia
Osteospermum
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Calenduleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Irish Moss and Blue Eyed Daisy Plant
Season and care of Irish Moss and Blue Eyed Daisy Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Irish Moss and Blue Eyed Daisy Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Irish Moss season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Eyed Daisy Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Irish Moss is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blue Eyed Daisy Plant is Loam while the PH of soil for Irish Moss is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Eyed Daisy Plant is Neutral.
Irish Moss and Blue Eyed Daisy Plant Physical Information
Irish Moss and Blue Eyed Daisy Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Irish Moss height is 7.60 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Blue Eyed Daisy Plant height is 36.00 cm and width 51.00 cm. The color specification of Irish Moss and Blue Eyed Daisy Plant are as follows:
Irish Moss flower color: White
Irish Moss leaf color: Green
Blue Eyed Daisy Plant flower color: White, Purple and Blue Violet
- Blue Eyed Daisy Plant leaf color: Green
Care of Irish Moss and Blue Eyed Daisy Plant
Care of Irish Moss and Blue Eyed Daisy Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Irish Moss pruning is done Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning and Blue Eyed Daisy Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Irish Moss 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.