Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Madagascar
Types
Leucanthemum vulgare
Purple vinca, Vinca, cherry red, strawberry color
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Riverbanks
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Magenta, Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Fall, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
Does not require lot of watering, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Botrytis Blight, Canker, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Dermititis
Intestinal gas, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Asthma, Cough, Diuretic
Chest pain, High blood pressure, Inflammation, Sore throat, Tooth ache, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Buds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food
Decoration Purposes, 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, Edging
Botanical Name
LEUCANTHEMUM vulgare 'Angel'
Catharanthus roseus
Common Name
Oxeye Daisy
Madagascar periwinkle or rosy periwinkle
In Hindi
Oxeye डेज़ी
Periwinkle
In German
Margerite
Immergrün
In French
Grande marguerite
Pervenche
In Spanish
margarita de ojo de buey
Bígaro
In Greek
μαργαρίτα Μαργαρίτα
μυρτιά
In Portuguese
Rainha Margarida
Mirta
In Polish
piwonie
Barwinek
In Latin
oxeye Daisy
Periwinkle
Phylum
Anthophyta
Mollusca
Class
Magnoliopsida
Gastropoda
Order
Asterales
Geraniales
Family
Asteraceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Leucanthemum
Catharanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Oxeye Daisy and Periwinkle
Season and care of Oxeye Daisy and Periwinkle is important to know. While considering everything about Oxeye Daisy and Periwinkle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oxeye Daisy season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Periwinkle season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Oxeye Daisy is Loam and for Periwinkle is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Oxeye Daisy is Acidic, Neutral and for Periwinkle is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline.
Oxeye Daisy and Periwinkle Physical Information
Oxeye Daisy and Periwinkle physical information is very important for comparison. Oxeye Daisy height is 17.80 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Periwinkle height is 1.97 cm and width 2.96 cm. The color specification of Oxeye Daisy and Periwinkle are as follows:
Oxeye Daisy flower color: White and Yellow
Oxeye Daisy leaf color: Dark Green
Periwinkle flower color: Magenta, Pink and Rose
- Periwinkle leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Oxeye Daisy and Periwinkle
Care of Oxeye Daisy and Periwinkle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Oxeye Daisy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Periwinkle pruning is done Prune ocassionally. In summer Oxeye Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Periwinkle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.