Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Western Asia
South Africa
Types
Not available
Shasta Daisy
Gloriosa Daisies
Painted Daisy
Pyrethrum Daisies
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Damp shady woods, Hedgebanks, Mediterranean region
gardens, Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
6-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Strap shaped
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Summer, Winter, Late Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Seperation
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
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
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune regularly, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Bulb fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Narcissus Bulb Fly, Slugs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Ants, Bees, pollinators
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease
Cold, Cough, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Leucojum aestivum
OSTEOSPERMUM
Common Name
Leucojum, summer snowflake
African daisy or Blue-eyed Daisy
In Hindi
Leucojum
अफ्रीकी डेज़ी
In German
Leucojum
African Daisy
In French
Leucojum
marguerite africaine
In Spanish
Leucojum
margarita africana
In Greek
Leucojum
Αφρικανική μαργαρίτα
In Portuguese
Leucojum
africano margarida
In Polish
Leucojum
Gerbery
In Latin
Leucojum
African primula
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Leucojum
Osteospermum
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Calenduleae
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Leucojum and African Daisy
Season and care of Leucojum and African Daisy is important to know. While considering everything about Leucojum and African Daisy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Leucojum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and African Daisy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Leucojum is Loam, Sand and for African Daisy is Loam while the PH of soil for Leucojum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for African Daisy is Neutral.
Leucojum and African Daisy Physical Information
Leucojum and African Daisy physical information is very important for comparison. Leucojum height is 7.60 cm and width Not Available whereas African Daisy height is 15.20 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Leucojum and African Daisy are as follows:
Leucojum flower color: White and Light Pink
Leucojum leaf color: Green
African Daisy flower color: White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- African Daisy leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Leucojum and African Daisy
Care of Leucojum and African Daisy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Leucojum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and African Daisy pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune regularly and Remove deadheads. In summer Leucojum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer African Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.