english daisy plant overview

· english daisies grow as flat rosettes of spoon-shaped leaves. The solitary daisy-like heads have yellow disks and white, pink, or red rays. English daisies are members of the asteraceae family. They grow quickly and spread just as fast. Flower heads are about 2 inches (5cm) across. The scientific name for this plant is bellis perennis. They boast cheery blooms as long as the weather isn’t too hot. Bellis perennis (/ ˈbɛlɪs pəˈrɛnɪs / bel-iss pə-ren-iss), [2][3] the daisy , is a european species of the family asteraceae, often considered the archetypal species of the name daisy. English daisies need fertile, moist soil and plenty of sun. Plants grow in tufts or with branching stems. English daisy plants grow up to 8 inches tall. English daisy (bellis perennis) is a charming, compact plant known for its pom-pom blooms in shades of pink, red, and white. The stems have no leaves and produce flowers with a ring of white, pink, or red rays encircling a yellow center. Grown as a tender biennial, english daisy is a herbaceous perennial and has rhizomes (however, people in the northern united states grow this plant as annual). · english daisies are sometimes also called lawn daisies or common daisies. To distinguish this species from other plants known as daisies, it is sometimes qualified or known as common daisy , lawn daisy or english daisy. This short-lived perennial, often treated as a biennial, thrives in cool conditions, making it a favorite for early spring gardens. English daisies are native to parts of europe but are found throughout the world. This plant likes sun with afternoon shade, prefers cool temperatures, as well as cool, moist, fertile soil. · a wonderful cool-season perennial, english daisy plants create beautiful, low mats of foliage topped with neat blooms.

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