Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Eastern Africa
South Africa
Types
-
Felicia alba, Felicia gunillae, Felicia filifolia
Habitat
Rocky Ridges, Shores of rivers or lakes, Tropical Climate, tropical environments
Basalt cliffs, Coastal sand dunes, Gravelly slopes, Rock outcrops, Sandy flats, Stony hillsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
9-15
Sunset Zone
H1, 23, 24
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
Yellow, Blue, Light Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Tan, Silver
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Grey mold, Leaf spot, Mites, Root rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies, Caterpillar
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
-
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Houseplant, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
EXACUM affine
FELICIA amelloides
Common Name
German Violet, Persian Violet
Blue Daisy, Blue Marguerite
In Hindi
persian violet
Blue Daisy
Plant
In German
persian violet
Blaues Gänseblümchen
Pflanze
In French
persian violet
Bleu Daisy
Plante
In Spanish
Violeta persa
margarita azul
Planta
In Greek
Περσικό Violet
μπλε Daisy
Φυτό
In Portuguese
Violeta persa
margarida azul
Plantar
In Polish
Persian Violet
niebieski Daisy
Roślina
In Latin
hyacinthum Persarum
Daisy blue
planta
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Asterales
Family
Gentianaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Exaceae
Anthemideae
Season and Care of Persian Violet and Blue Daisy
Season and care of Persian Violet and Blue Daisy is important to know. While considering everything about Persian Violet and Blue Daisy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Persian Violet season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Blue Daisy season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Persian Violet is Loam and for Blue Daisy is Loam while the PH of soil for Persian Violet is Neutral and for Blue Daisy is Acidic, Neutral.
Persian Violet and Blue Daisy Physical Information
Persian Violet and Blue Daisy physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Violet height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Blue Daisy height is 45.72 cm and width 152.40 cm. The color specification of Persian Violet and Blue Daisy are as follows:
Persian Violet flower color: Purple and Violet
Persian Violet leaf color: Dark Green
Blue Daisy flower color: Yellow, Blue and Light Blue
- Blue Daisy leaf color: Green
Care of Persian Violet and Blue Daisy
Care of Persian Violet and Blue Daisy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Violet pruning is done Pinch Tips, Prune prior to new growth and Prune to stimulate growth and Blue Daisy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Persian Violet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.