A Beginner’s Guide to Daisies

daisies description

Daisies are perennials that grow in a wide variety of conditions. They like to be in full sun but can tolerate partial shade as well. They grow in average to sandy soil. The best time to plant them is in fall. They grow on stiff stems, with single or double flowers. Their leaves are serrated or lanceolate.

The flowers of daisies have disk-shaped petals and a central disk containing microscopic flowers. The disk may be flat or concave, and the petals may be white, purple, or red. The petals may be smooth or hairy. There are many varieties of daisies, and different types of daisies produce different types of flowers.

The daisy is a member of the Asteraceae family, and belongs to the genus Bellis. Species of daisy are often referred to by various names, including common daisy, English daisy, or lawn daisy. Although the true daisy is native to Europe, it has become widespread in many regions of the world. It is an extremely common weed in lawns.

The daisy family consists of about 23,000 species. The largest flowering plant family in the world, daisies are dicotyledonous plants with over 1,600 genera. Other members include sunflower, dandelion, and globe artichoke. Some species of daisies have essential oils, which are used to treat a variety of ailments and to enhance the environment.