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Asteraceae
Blue Daisy
Felicia amelloides
Cheerfulness and clarity.
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Genus
- Felicia
- Native to
- South Africa
- Bloom season
- Spring, Summer
- Type
- evergreen subshrub
- Height
- 1-2 ft
- Sunlight
- full sun
- Soil
- Well-drained, sandy
- Water
- low
- Hardiness
- 9-11
- Lifespan
- perennial
Did you know
- The genus Felicia is named from the Latin 'felix' meaning happy, reflecting the flower's cheerful appearance.
- Blue daisy flowers open in sunlight and close on cloudy days and at night.
- The true blue color of its ray florets is uncommon among daisies, which are usually white or yellow.
- In frost-free climates, blue daisies can bloom nearly year-round with regular deadheading.
- The bright yellow center disk contrasts with the blue petals, creating a color combination that attracts hoverflies.
Color meanings
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happiness
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clear thinking