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Learn about daisy, a genus of flowering plants with composite flower heads of white or coloured ray flowers and yellow disk flowers. Find out the names, characteristics, and uses of different species of daisies, such as oxeye, Shasta, English, and crown daisies.
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Bellis perennis (/ ˈ b ɛ l ə s p ə ˈ r ɛ n ə s /), the daisy, is a European species of the family Asteraceae, often considered the archetypal species of the name daisy. To distinguish this species from other plants known as daisies, it is sometimes qualified or known as common daisy, lawn daisy or English daisy.
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- English Daisy (Bellis perennis) The common English daisy, Bellis perennis, has a somewhat deserved reputation for being a weed; it's even considered invasive in some areas.
- Gerbera Daisy (Gerbera jamesonii) The National Garden Bureau named 2013 the Year of the Gerbera, declaring the pleasing shape and luminous colors of the flower to be irresistible to gardeners.
- Marguerite Daisy (Argyranthemum frutescens) The Marguerite daisy, Argyranthemum frutescens, also known as the cobbitty daisy, thrills gardeners with its blazing yellow and pink color choices as well as its demure white petal variety, which will thrive as a perennial in zones 8-10.
- Oxeye Daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare) What's considered a vigorous plant in one garden is considered a weed in another, and that's true for the oxeye daisy, Leucanthemum vulgare.
- Annual Townsend Daisy. Townsendia Annua. Plant Type: Annual. Geographic Origin: Texas. Sun Exposure: Full Sun. Plant Size: 6 inches tall. Plant Zone: USDA 3-9. This is a taller member of the Townsendia genus, which are typically shorter and low-growing plants.
- Barberton Daisy. Gerbera jamesonii. Pla nt Type: Perennial. Geographic Origin: South Africa. Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Sun. Plant Size: 2-3 feet. Plant Zone: USDA 8-11.
- Blue-Eyed African Daisy. Arctotis grandis. Plant Type: Perrenial. Geographic Origin: South Africa. Sun Exposure: Full Sun. Plant Size: 2 feet tall. Plant Zone: USDA 8a-11.
- Blushing Daisy. Gerbera viridifolia. Plant Type: Perennial. Geographic Origin: South Africa. Sun Exposure: Full Sun. Plant Size: 1-2 feet tall. Plant Zone: USDA Zone 8-11.
- African Daisy (Arctotis) Arctotis, commonly known as African daisy or Gousblom, is a genus of annual or perennial herbs and shrubs, typically growing to about 1-3 feet (30-90 cm) tall and wide.
- Aster Daisy (Symphyotrichum) Asters are attractive flowering plants native to various regions across the globe, including North America, Europe, and Asia.
- Gaillardia Daisy. Gaillardia, commonly known as blanket flower, is a genus of annual or perennial herbs, typically growing to about 1-3 feet (30-90 cm) tall and wide.
- Blue Daisy (Felicia amelloides) Felicia amelloides, commonly known as the blue marguerite or blue daisy, is native to South Africa and is known for its attractive, daisy-like flowers with a striking blue color and yellow centers.
Oct 15, 2023 · Learn how to grow and care for English daisy, a perennial herb with colorful blooms and yellow eyes. Find out about its types, soil, water, fertilizer, pests, and common issues.
Mar 21, 2024 · Learn about 12 common varieties of daisies, from shasta to gerbera, and how to care for them in different zones and conditions. See photos and tips for these colorful and low-maintenance flowers.
