Bellis perennis

Common Daisy

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Common Name:

Common Daisy

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

3

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

35°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Maximum height:

25 cm

Maximum width:

20 cm

Common Daisy (Bellis perennis) - Description

Bellis perennis is a common European species of daisy, of the Asteraceae family, often considered the archetypal species of that name. Many related plants also share the name "daisy", so to distinguish this species from other daisies it is sometimes qualified as common daisy, lawn daisy or English daisy. Historically, it has also been commonly known as bruisewort and occasionally woundwort (although the common name woundwort is now more closely associated with Stachys (Betony)).

Common Daisy (Bellis perennis) - Blooming

Blooms more heavily during spring and early summer, but will have sporadic flowering until frost. The only factor that dictates when English Daisies flower is time. This means that the timing of their blooms is dependent on when the seeds germinate.

Common Daisy (Bellis perennis) - Growth

English Daisies do well in full sun. If in warmer areas, keep plant in light shade, as these plants prefer cooler temperatures.

Common Daisy (Bellis perennis) - Planting

These plants are generally propagated by seed, and their seeds tend to have high rates of successful germination. Plant the seeds in the fall for flowers to appear in the spring.

Common Daisy (Bellis perennis) - Interesting facts

When someone refers to a "daisy", chances are this is the plant they have in mind. The English Daisy is the archetypal daisy. It's native to much of Europe, and can become rather invasive in North America. The name "daisy" is actually a corruption of the term "day's eye". The reasoning behind this is because the floral head of the English Daisy appears to blink as it closes at night and opens during the day. These plants are also known to have astringent properties.