Description
Felicia ferulacea (also called Blue Marguerite, Blue Daisy, and Wild Ageratum, among many other common names) is an evergreen, perennial shrub native to South Africa. It grows up to 1.5 meters tall and has small, oval leaves with a silvery-blue hue. It produces bright, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers and blue petals. It is commonly found in grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Felicia ferulacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and colds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Felicia ferulacea has blue flowers with five petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have thin, wiry stems with small, oval leaves.