Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Perennial
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
America
Types
Not Available
Lobelia aberdarica, Lobelia leschenaultiana, Lobelia canbyi
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Riverbanks
Open areas, River side, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-9
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
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Blue, Red, Violet, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Cushion
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Summer, Mid fall, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, 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
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Botrytis Blight, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Dermititis
coma, convulsions, Diarrhea, exhaustion, Nausea, salivation, Vomiting, weakness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Asthma, Cough, Diuretic
Asthma, Bronchitis, Croup
Part of Plant Used
Buds
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food
Showy Purposes
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, Bog Garden, Edging, Foundation, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
LEUCANTHEMUM vulgare 'Angel'
Lobelia laxiflora
Common Name
Oxeye Daisy
Lobelia
In Hindi
Oxeye डेज़ी
Lobelia
In German
Margerite
Lobelie
In French
Grande marguerite
Lobelia
In Spanish
margarita de ojo de buey
Lobelia
In Greek
μαργαρίτα Μαργαρίτα
λοβηλία
In Portuguese
Rainha Margarida
Lobélia
In Polish
piwonie
Lobelia
In Latin
oxeye Daisy
Lobelia
Phylum
Anthophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Asterales
Asterales
Family
Asteraceae
Campanulaceae
Genus
Leucanthemum
Lobelia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Heliantheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Lobelioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Oxeye Daisy and Lobelia
Season and care of Oxeye Daisy and Lobelia is important to know. While considering everything about Oxeye Daisy and Lobelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oxeye Daisy season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lobelia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Oxeye Daisy is Loam and for Lobelia is Well drained while the PH of soil for Oxeye Daisy is Acidic, Neutral and for Lobelia is Acidic.
Oxeye Daisy and Lobelia Physical Information
Oxeye Daisy and Lobelia physical information is very important for comparison. Oxeye Daisy height is 17.80 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Lobelia height is 0.54 cm and width 0.38 cm. The color specification of Oxeye Daisy and Lobelia are as follows:
Oxeye Daisy flower color: White and Yellow
Oxeye Daisy leaf color: Dark Green
Lobelia flower color: Blue, Red, Violet and White
- Lobelia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Oxeye Daisy and Lobelia
Care of Oxeye Daisy and Lobelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Oxeye Daisy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lobelia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Oxeye Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lobelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.