Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Sedge or Rush
Perennial
Origin
North-Central United States, Canada
South Africa
Types
Not Available
Shasta Daisy
Gloriosa Daisies
Painted Daisy
Pyrethrum Daisies
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Soils
gardens, Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
10-11
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 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
Gold, Brown
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Acicular
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 Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Bulbs
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Cold, Cough, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Bulbs
Flowers
Other Uses
Not Available
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CAREX muskingumensis 'Ice Fountains'
OSTEOSPERMUM
Common Name
Palm Sedge
African daisy or Blue-eyed Daisy
In Hindi
Palm Sedge
अफ्रीकी डेज़ी
In German
Palm Sedge
African Daisy
In French
Palm Sedge
marguerite africaine
In Spanish
Palm Sedge
margarita africana
In Greek
Palm Sedge
Αφρικανική μαργαρίτα
In Portuguese
Palm Sedge
africano margarida
In Polish
Palm Sedge
Gerbery
In Latin
Palm Sedge
African primula
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Lillosida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Asterales
Family
Cyperaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Calenduleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Palm Sedge and African Daisy
Season and care of Palm Sedge and African Daisy is important to know. While considering everything about Palm Sedge and African Daisy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Palm Sedge season is Spring, Summer and Fall and African Daisy season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Palm Sedge is Loam and for African Daisy is Loam while the PH of soil for Palm Sedge is Acidic, Neutral and for African Daisy is Neutral.
Palm Sedge and African Daisy Physical Information
Palm Sedge and African Daisy physical information is very important for comparison. Palm Sedge height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas African Daisy height is 15.20 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Palm Sedge and African Daisy are as follows:
Palm Sedge flower color: Gold and Brown
Palm Sedge leaf color: White and Green
African Daisy flower color: White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- African Daisy leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Palm Sedge and African Daisy
Care of Palm Sedge and African Daisy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Palm Sedge 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 Palm Sedge 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.