Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
South Africa
Types
Not Available
Shasta Daisy
Gloriosa Daisies
Painted Daisy
Pyrethrum Daisies
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Riverbanks
gardens, Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
10-11
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, H1, 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, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
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
Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Dermititis
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Asthma, Cough, Diuretic
Cold, Cough, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Buds
Flowers
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
LEUCANTHEMUM vulgare 'Angel'
OSTEOSPERMUM
Common Name
Oxeye Daisy
African daisy or Blue-eyed Daisy
In Hindi
Oxeye डेज़ी
अफ्रीकी डेज़ी
In German
Margerite
African Daisy
In French
Grande marguerite
marguerite africaine
In Spanish
margarita de ojo de buey
margarita africana
In Greek
μαργαρίτα Μαργαρίτα
Αφρικανική μαργαρίτα
In Portuguese
Rainha Margarida
africano margarida
In Polish
piwonie
Gerbery
In Latin
oxeye Daisy
African primula
Phylum
Anthophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Asterales
Family
Asteraceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Leucanthemum
Osteospermum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Heliantheae
Calenduleae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Oxeye Daisy and African Daisy
Season and care of Oxeye Daisy and African Daisy is important to know. While considering everything about Oxeye Daisy and African Daisy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oxeye Daisy season is Spring, Summer and Fall and African Daisy season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Oxeye Daisy is Loam and for African Daisy is Loam while the PH of soil for Oxeye Daisy is Acidic, Neutral and for African Daisy is Neutral.
Oxeye Daisy and African Daisy Physical Information
Oxeye Daisy and African Daisy physical information is very important for comparison. Oxeye Daisy height is 17.80 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas African Daisy height is 15.20 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Oxeye Daisy and African Daisy are as follows:
Oxeye Daisy flower color: White and Yellow
Oxeye Daisy leaf color: Dark Green
African Daisy flower color: White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- African Daisy leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Oxeye Daisy and African Daisy
Care of Oxeye Daisy and African Daisy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Oxeye Daisy 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 Oxeye Daisy 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.
