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Blue Marguerite, Kingfisher Daisy
Scientific Name: Felicia amelloides (L.) Voss
Synonym: Felicia aethiopica, Agathaea coelestis
Family: Asteraceae

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Recommended Temperature Zone: sunset: 8,9,11,13-24 USDA: 9-10 Frost Tolerance: Evergreen, blooming all year in mild climates Sun Exposure: Full sun Origin: Southern Africa Growth Habits: Shrubby perennial to 1.5 feet high (45 cm), 4 feet spread (1 m) Watering Needs: Regular water Propagation: Easy by cuttings, seeds

Cultural Practices:
Trim severely in late summer to encourage new wood formation, and keep it compact

Fruiting Habits:
The blue daisies with yellow center are over 1 inch in diameter (3 cm), and come most of the year.