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Felicia amelloides

Also Known As

Agathaea coelestis
Agathea coelestis
Aster amelloides
Cineraria amelloides
Felicia aethiopica
Blue Daisy
Blue Marguerite

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 12"
W: 12"

planting zones

8a-11

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Felicia amelloides plant details

Felicia amelloides is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer blue flowers emerge. Attracts beneficial insects and birds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Felicia amelloides

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 0 - 12 IN - wide, 0 - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: compact, container plant, long-blooming, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Felicia amelloides

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer and rabbit
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

(Felicia amelloides) a new improved compact variety with bright wedgewood blue petals and a sunburst yellow eye...great for pot culture or may be used as a outside planting..likes bright to full sun.