Blue daisy (Felicia amelloides)
Family: Asteraceae
This species is native to the Cape region of South Africa, where it grows in dry, sandy coastal habitats. It is adaptable to poor soils and drought conditions, making it a durable and dependable garden plant. It has a long blooming period from springtime through autumn. In temperate regions Felicia amelloides is grown as an annual or in containers that can be overwintered indoors. In the subtropics and tropics it can persist for several years.
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Tags:
annual, drought tolerant, flower, ornamental, perennial, sun
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Cultivation: Medium-sized annual for USDA hardiness zones 4 to 11. Grows best in full sun with low to moderate moisture. May be grown as a perennial in zones 9 to 11.
Size: Reaches 1' to 18" (30 cm to 46 cm) tall with a spread of 1' to 18" (30 cm to 46 cm).
Flowering: Blooms from mid-summer through late summer.
Propagation methods: division, seeds.
Size: Reaches 1' to 18" (30 cm to 46 cm) tall with a spread of 1' to 18" (30 cm to 46 cm).
Flowering: Blooms from mid-summer through late summer.
Propagation methods: division, seeds.