Blue Marguerite, Blue Felicia Daisy

Felicia Amelloides

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Overview

Felicia amelloides, also known as the Blue Marguerite or Blue Felicia Daisy, is a charming evergreen perennial. Its vibrant sky-blue daisies, with yellow centers, span 1-2 inches across, adorning the plant for several months. With a compact habit, it reaches up to 1 foot in height and spreads 2 feet wide. This low-maintenance, full-sun lover thrives in well-drained soil, ideal for borders, containers, or as a cheerful ground cover.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 9–10

Blue Marguerite, Blue Felicia Daisy (Felicia Amelloides) — adorning the plant for several months

Blue Marguerite, Blue Felicia Daisy (Felicia Amelloides) — Felicia amelloides, also known as the Blue Marguerite or Blue Felicia Daisy, is a charming evergreen

Blue Marguerite, Blue Felicia Daisy (Felicia Amelloides) — Its vibrant sky-blue daisies

Blue Marguerite, Blue Felicia Daisy (Felicia Amelloides) — full-sun lover thrives in well-drained soil

Blue Marguerite, Blue Felicia Daisy (Felicia Amelloides) — With a compact habit, it reaches up to 1 foot in height and spreads 2 feet wide

Blue Marguerite, Blue Felicia Daisy (Felicia Amelloides) — or as a cheerful ground cover

Blue Marguerite, Blue Felicia Daisy (Felicia Amelloides) — commonly known as the Blue Marguerite or Blue Felicia Daisy

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones: 9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Asteraceae

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Blue Marguerite, Blue Felicia Daisy (Felicia Amelloides) — adorning the plant for several months

Blue Marguerite, Blue Felicia Daisy (Felicia Amelloides) — Felicia amelloides, also known as the Blue Marguerite or Blue Felicia Daisy, is a charming evergreen

Blue Marguerite, Blue Felicia Daisy (Felicia Amelloides) — Its vibrant sky-blue daisies

Blue Marguerite, Blue Felicia Daisy (Felicia Amelloides) — full-sun lover thrives in well-drained soil

Blue Marguerite, Blue Felicia Daisy (Felicia Amelloides) — With a compact habit, it reaches up to 1 foot in height and spreads 2 feet wide

Blue Marguerite, Blue Felicia Daisy (Felicia Amelloides) — or as a cheerful ground cover

Blue Marguerite, Blue Felicia Daisy (Felicia Amelloides) — commonly known as the Blue Marguerite or Blue Felicia Daisy

Blue Marguerite, Blue Felicia Daisy (Felicia Amelloides) — is a charming evergreen perennial that captivates onlookers with its vibrant azure-blue daisy-like

Blue Marguerite, Blue Felicia Daisy (Felicia Amelloides) — which are approximately 1.5 inches in diameter

Blue Marguerite, Blue Felicia Daisy (Felicia Amelloides) — feature a bright yellow central disc that contrasts beautifully against the petals

Blue Marguerite, Blue Felicia Daisy (Felicia Amelloides) — creating an eye-catching display from spring to fall

Blue Marguerite, Blue Felicia Daisy (Felicia Amelloides) — The plant typically reaches a modest height of 12 to 18 inches and spreads about 18 to 24 inches wide

Blue Marguerite, Blue Felicia Daisy (Felicia Amelloides) — This South African native is drought-tolerant once established and thrives in full sun to partial

Blue Marguerite, Blue Felicia Daisy (Felicia Amelloides) — adding a lush backdrop to the bright floral display

Blue Marguerite, Blue Felicia Daisy (Felicia Amelloides) — oval-shaped leaves that are a fresh

Blue Marguerite, Blue Felicia Daisy (Felicia Amelloides) — it performs best in a soil rich in organic matter.<br><br>Ideal for creating a burst of color in

Blue Marguerite, Blue Felicia Daisy (Felicia Amelloides) — It requires well-drained soil

Blue Marguerite, Blue Felicia Daisy (Felicia Amelloides) — and while it tolerates a range of soil types

Blue Marguerite, Blue Felicia Daisy (Felicia Amelloides) — Felicia amelloides is equally at home in coastal or inland gardens

Blue Marguerite, Blue Felicia Daisy (Felicia Amelloides) — It attracts pollinators, such as bees and butterflies, enhancing the biodiversity of the landscape

Blue Marguerite, Blue Felicia Daisy (Felicia Amelloides) — For optimal growth and flowering

Blue Marguerite, Blue Felicia Daisy (Felicia Amelloides) — commonly known as the Blue Marguerite or Blue Felicia Daisy; and while it tolerates a range of soil

Blue Marguerite, Blue Felicia Daisy (Felicia Amelloides) — or as a cheerful ground cover; feature a bright yellow central disc that contrasts beautifully

Blue Marguerite, Blue Felicia Daisy (Felicia Amelloides) — to keep this delightful perennial looking its best

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