Blue marguerite (blue daisy) Felicia amelloides
Blue marguerite (blue daisy) (Felicia amelloides) is an evergreen perennial flowering plant in the Asteraceae family, native to Coastal Western and Eastern Cape, South Africa. It grows 30–60 cm (12–24 in) tall and 40–80 cm (16–31 in) wide, wants full sun and low water, and is hardy to about -3 °C (27 °F). Space plants about 40 cm (16 in) apart.
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Blue marguerite (blue daisy) at a glance
| Type | Perennial flowering plant, evergreen |
|---|---|
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Mature height | 30–60 cm (12–24 in) |
| Mature spread | 40–80 cm (16–31 in) |
| Spacing | 40 cm (16 in) centre to centre |
| Sun | Full sun, at least 6 h of direct sun a day |
| Water | Low; drought tolerance moderate, waterlogging tolerance none |
| Soil pH | 6–8 |
| Cold hardiness | About -3 °C (27 °F) once established (roughly USDA zone 9) |
| Heat stress | Likely above about 36 °C (97 °F) |
| Flowering | about 13–26 weeks after planting, for 17–34 weeks |
| Wind tolerance | Moderate |
| Pollinator value | High |
| Edible | Not grown as food |
| Native to | Coastal Western and Eastern Cape, South Africa |
| Common in gardens of | 🇿🇦 South Africa, 🇦🇺 Australia, 🇺🇸 United States, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇪🇸 Spain |
Is Blue marguerite (blue daisy) toxic?
- People: not known to be toxic
- Cats: not known to be toxic
- Dogs: not known to be toxic
Not known to be poisonous.
If a child or pet may have eaten part of a plant, call a poison centre or vet straight away.
Companion planting: what to grow with Blue marguerite (blue daisy)
No well-documented helpful pairing. Group it with plants that like full sun and low water.
Questions about Blue marguerite (blue daisy)
- How far apart should I plant Blue marguerite (blue daisy)?
- About 40 cm (16 in) apart, centre to centre. A mature plant spreads 40–80 cm (16–31 in).
- Does Blue marguerite (blue daisy) need full sun?
- Full sun: at least 6 hours of direct sun a day.
- How much water does Blue marguerite (blue daisy) need?
- Low water. Drought tolerance is moderate and waterlogging tolerance none.
- How cold-hardy is Blue marguerite (blue daisy)?
- It tolerates about -3 °C (27 °F) once established, roughly USDA zone 9.
- When does Blue marguerite (blue daisy) flower?
- About 13–26 weeks after planting, for 17–34 weeks.
- Is Blue marguerite (blue daisy) poisonous to cats and dogs?
- For cats it is not known to be toxic; for dogs not known to be toxic; for people not known to be toxic. Not known to be poisonous.
- What grows well with Blue marguerite (blue daisy)?
- There is no well-documented companion pairing for Blue marguerite (blue daisy). Group it with plants that like the same sun (full sun) and water (low).
Sources and evidence
Evidence grade A (A: strong evidence).
- Plants of the World Online (taxonomy, native range), Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
- PlantZAfrica, South African National Biodiversity Institute
- RHS Find a Plant (plant profiles and growing guides), Royal Horticultural Society
Notes and assumptions
- A summer-dry plant: water it through its first summer, then rarely or never; it wants sun, lean soil and sharp drainage, and is killed by summer irrigation and heavy clay more often than by drought.
- A bushy plant covered for months with sky-blue daisies with golden centres; grown as a summer bedding and container plant in cold climates. Pinch tips to keep it compact.
Reference values for planning, not horticultural, veterinary or medical advice. Varieties, soils and local climates differ: check with a local nursery or extension service.
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