Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Herbs
Origin
South Africa
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
it is a type of daisy
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates, Warmer regions
Slopes, Stony hillsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
6-9
Sunset Zone
A2, 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
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Mat-forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Lime Green, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Lime Green, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Lime Green, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Deltoid
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water, Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Insects, Wildlife
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antiscrophulatic, Astringent, Diuretic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Groundcover
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
DOROTHEANTHUS bellidiformis
RUMEX scutatus
Common Name
Livingstone Daisy, Mezoo Trailing Red Livingstone Daisy
French Sorrel, Buckler-Leaved Sorrel, shield-leaf sorrel
In Hindi
Livingstone Daisy
French Sorrel
In German
Livingstone Daisy
Schild-Ampfer
In French
Livingstone daisy
French Sorrel
In Spanish
Livingstone daisy
French Sorrel
In Greek
Λίβινγκστον μαργαρίτα
French Sorrel
In Portuguese
Livingstone daisy
French Sorrel
In Polish
Livingstone daisy
Szczaw tarczolistny
In Latin
Livingstone primula
French Sorrel
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Caryophyllales
Family
Aizoaceae
Polygonaceae
Genus
Dorotheanthus
Rumex
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Ruschioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Livingstone Daisy and French Sorrel
Season and care of Livingstone Daisy and French Sorrel is important to know. While considering everything about Livingstone Daisy and French Sorrel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Livingstone Daisy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and French Sorrel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Livingstone Daisy is Loam, Sand and for French Sorrel is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Livingstone Daisy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for French Sorrel is Acidic, Neutral.
Livingstone Daisy and French Sorrel Physical Information
Livingstone Daisy and French Sorrel physical information is very important for comparison. Livingstone Daisy height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas French Sorrel height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Livingstone Daisy and French Sorrel are as follows:
Livingstone Daisy flower color: Red
Livingstone Daisy leaf color: White, Lime Green and Ivory
French Sorrel flower color: Green
- French Sorrel leaf color: Green
Care of Livingstone Daisy and French Sorrel
Care of Livingstone Daisy and French Sorrel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Livingstone Daisy pruning is done No pruning needed and French Sorrel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Livingstone Daisy needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water, Ample Water. Whereas, in summer French Sorrel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.