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Felicia filifolia

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 3'
  • W: 2'

planting zones

  • 9a-10b

Felicia filifolia plant details

Felicia filifolia is a broadleaf semi-evergreen shrub with green foliage. In summer blue flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Felicia filifolia

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT wide, 3 FT tall
Flowers: blue blooms in summer
Uses: tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Felicia filifolia

USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

An erect shrub to 3’ tall with distinctive twisted stems. The small leaves are flat or round. When it blooms, it becomes completely covered in masses of blue flowers with yellow discs. Native to the dry hilly area of South Africa, it really enjoys a Mediterranean climate.

By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

Gardening facts about Felicia filifolia plant

How to Grow Felicia filifolia

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - low
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • blue
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen

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Zones

9a-10b

Size

Height: 18"-24"

Width: 18"-24"

  • sun
  • regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

9a-10b

Size

Height: 12"

Width: 12"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

9a-11

Size

Height: 12"-18"

Width: 24"-30'

  • sun - mostly sun
  • regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

8a-11

Size

Height: 12"

Width: 12"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • regular
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aka Felicia amelloides 'Variegata', Blue Daisy, Blue Marguerite

Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

8b-11

Size

Height: 12"-24"

Width: 12"-36"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • regular
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