Here are gorgeous species of daisies to consider for your garden Daisy, any of several species of flowering plants belonging to the aster family (asteraceae) Daisies are distinguished by a composite flower head composed of 15 to 30 white ray flowers surrounding a center consisting of bright yellow disk flowers, though other color combinations are common. Daisy is used as a feminine name, and sometimes as a nickname for people named margaret, after the french name for the oxeye daisy, marguerite The daisy is the national flower of the netherlands. Think you know every kind of daisy out there
There are dozens—from the edible to the incredible—that you could plant in your garden this year. While the classic image of daisies might be white petals encircling a yellow center, many varietals like the gerbera daisy and english daisy exist under the same name Typically, daisies bloom from early summer into fall through fall Discover five more interesting facts about these beloved flowers Are daisies perennials or annuals? Daisies are flowering plants belonging to the family asteraceae, which is one of the largest families of flowering plants
The term generally refers to the english, or true daisy (bellis perennis) but can also refer to the oxeye daisy (leucanthemum vulgare) The traditional daisy type flowering plants most often have 15 to 30 white petals which surround a yellow center. Whether a classic white or one of the more colorful varieties, we recommend including a daisy or two in your perennial garden.
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