Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Western Asia
South Africa
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Damp shady woods, Hedgebanks, Mediterranean region
Basalt cliffs, Coastal sand dunes, Rock outcrops, Sandy flats
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
21,22
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Yellow, Blue, Light Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Tan, Silver
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Strap shaped
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Summer, Winter, Late Winter
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Seperation
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Bulb fertilizer
organic fertilizer like 2:3:2
Pests and Diseases
Narcissus Bulb Fly, Slugs
Aphids, Leafminer
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Bees, pollinators
Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Basketary, Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used for Landscaping
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, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Leucojum aestivum
FELICIA amelloides
Common Name
Leucojum, summer snowflake
Blue Marguerite
In Hindi
Leucojum
ब्लू गुलबहार
In German
Leucojum
Blau Marguerite
In French
Leucojum
Bleu Marguerite
In Spanish
Leucojum
Margarita azul
In Greek
Leucojum
μπλε Marguerite
In Portuguese
Leucojum
azul Marguerite
In Polish
Leucojum
niebieski Marguerite
In Latin
Leucojum
Margareta blue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Astereae
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Leucojum and Blue Marguerite
Season and care of Leucojum and Blue Marguerite is important to know. While considering everything about Leucojum and Blue Marguerite Care, growing season is an essential factor. Leucojum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Marguerite season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Leucojum is Loam, Sand and for Blue Marguerite is Loam while the PH of soil for Leucojum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Marguerite is Acidic, Neutral.
Leucojum and Blue Marguerite Physical Information
Leucojum and Blue Marguerite physical information is very important for comparison. Leucojum height is 7.60 cm and width Not Available whereas Blue Marguerite height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Leucojum and Blue Marguerite are as follows:
Leucojum flower color: White and Light Pink
Leucojum leaf color: Green
Blue Marguerite flower color: Yellow, Blue and Light Blue
- Blue Marguerite leaf color: Green
Care of Leucojum and Blue Marguerite
Care of Leucojum and Blue Marguerite include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Leucojum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Marguerite pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Leucojum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Marguerite needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
