Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
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Types
Leucanthemum vulgare
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Riverbanks
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
6-10
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
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Irregular
Cylindrical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
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 if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Dermititis
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Asthma, Cough, Diuretic
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Part of Plant Used
Buds
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
LEUCANTHEMUM vulgare 'Angel'
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
Common Name
Oxeye Daisy
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
In Hindi
Oxeye डेज़ी
क्रेप मेहंदी
In German
Margerite
Crapemyrtle
In French
Grande marguerite
Crapemyrtle
In Spanish
margarita de ojo de buey
Crapemyrtle
In Greek
μαργαρίτα Μαργαρίτα
Crapemyrtle
In Portuguese
Rainha Margarida
Crapemyrtle
In Polish
piwonie
Crapemyrtle
In Latin
oxeye Daisy
Crapemyrtle
Phylum
Anthophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Lythraceae
Genus
Leucanthemum
Lagerstroemia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Heliantheae
Lagerstroemieae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Lagerstroemieae
Season and Care of Oxeye Daisy and Crapemyrtle
Season and care of Oxeye Daisy and Crapemyrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Oxeye Daisy and Crapemyrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oxeye Daisy season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Crapemyrtle season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Oxeye Daisy is Loam and for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Oxeye Daisy is Acidic, Neutral and for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Oxeye Daisy and Crapemyrtle Physical Information
Oxeye Daisy and Crapemyrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Oxeye Daisy height is 17.80 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Oxeye Daisy and Crapemyrtle are as follows:
Oxeye Daisy flower color: White and Yellow
Oxeye Daisy leaf color: Dark Green
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
- Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Care of Oxeye Daisy and Crapemyrtle
Care of Oxeye Daisy and Crapemyrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Oxeye Daisy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Crapemyrtle pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Oxeye Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crapemyrtle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.