Life Span
Annual, biennial or perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
South Africa
Types
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea
Felicia alba, Felicia gunillae, Felicia filifolia
Habitat
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks
Basalt cliffs, Coastal sand dunes, Gravelly slopes, Rock outcrops, Sandy flats, Stony hillsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
9-15
Sunset Zone
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Violet, Plum
Yellow, Blue, Light Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Green, Tan, Silver
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water deeply about once a week
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pinching, Shearing, Thinning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies, Caterpillar
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Poultice
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used in chopped mixed salad
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
LAVATERA arborea
FELICIA amelloides
Common Name
Tree Mallow
Blue Daisy, Blue Marguerite
In Hindi
Tree Mallow
Blue Daisy
Plant
In German
Baum Mallow
Blaues Gänseblümchen
Pflanze
In French
Arbre Mallow
Bleu Daisy
Plante
In Spanish
árbol de la malva
margarita azul
Planta
In Greek
δέντρο Μολόχα
μπλε Daisy
Φυτό
In Portuguese
Mallow
margarida azul
Plantar
In Polish
drzewo Mallow
niebieski Daisy
Roślina
In Latin
ligno malvae
Daisy blue
planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Malveae
Anthemideae
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Tree Mallow and Blue Daisy
Season and care of Tree Mallow and Blue Daisy is important to know. While considering everything about Tree Mallow and Blue Daisy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree Mallow season is Summer and Blue Daisy season is Summer. The type of soil for Tree Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Blue Daisy is Loam while the PH of soil for Tree Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Daisy is Acidic, Neutral.
Tree Mallow and Blue Daisy Physical Information
Tree Mallow and Blue Daisy physical information is very important for comparison. Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Blue Daisy height is 45.72 cm and width 152.40 cm. The color specification of Tree Mallow and Blue Daisy are as follows:
Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
Blue Daisy flower color: Yellow, Blue and Light Blue
- Blue Daisy leaf color: Green
Care of Tree Mallow and Blue Daisy
Care of Tree Mallow and Blue Daisy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning and Blue Daisy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tree Mallow 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.