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Scientific name - Felicia amelloides Genus Felicia was named the Cassini AHG in 1818 by Felix, a German official at Regensburg who died in 1846. Felicia amelloides first cinerary amelloides was named by Linnaeus in 1763 and in 1894 named Felicia amelloides. Synonyms - Popular names - blue felicia bush, shrubby Felicia Blue Marguerite, Paris Daisy, bloumagriet, Blouse-asterjie. Distribution and Habitat - grows in coastal regions of Cape Province (South Africa), up to 1000 m altitude. Description - evergreen undergrowth, 30-60 x 50 cm, highly branched stem. Leaves opposite, linear to ovata, whole, Sesi. Calatidiu blossom, terminal, 3.5 cm diameter. Blooms in May-June. Growth rate - fast. Tolerant - wind and drought. Requirements - sandy soil with organic matter adaus, well-drained, prefers morning sun and afternoon shade. Management - Past flowers are clipped to encourage new flourishing. Propagation - by seeds and seedlings in the spring. Diseases and pests - Natural partners and Garden - Aster, Chrysocoma, Conyza, Erigeron, Pteronia. Cultivars and varieties - 'Astrid Thomas' blue flowers, 'Monstrosa' flowers than 7 cm in diameter, 'Santa Anita Variegata' stipelate green leaves and white, 3-5 cm in diameter, 'Variegata' leaves with white edges. Properties and Uses - Myth, Legend and Folklore - References Allan M. Armitage - Armitage's Manual of Annuals, Biennials and Half-Hardy Perennials - Timber Press, 2001 David S. MacKenzie - Timber Press Pocket Guide to Ground Covers - Timber Press, 2006 Shane Smith, Marjorie Leggitt - Greenhouse Gardener's Companion - Fulcrum, 2000
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