Felicia (Felicia amelloides): Blue Daisy for Cool Seasons

Felicia amelloides, the Blue Daisy or Blue Marguerite, is a compact, evergreen subshrub (often grown as an annual) covered in cheerful, sky-blue daisy flowers with yellow centers. It's a classic for spring and fall color.

Botanical Profile

Growing Blue Daisy

Native to South Africa, this plant forms a neat mound 12–18 inches tall and wide. The leaves are small, elliptical, rough. The 1–1.5 inch flowers bloom profusely in cool weather (spring, fall), slowing in summer heat. It thrives in full sun, well-drained soil, and moderate water.

Hardy in zones 9–11; elsewhere a cool-season annual. Shear after spring flush for fall rebloom. Use in borders, rock gardens, containers, and mass plantings. The clear blue color is rare and valuable in the garden palette. A tidy, reliable bloomer for sunny spots.