English Daisy


Scientific Name: Bellis perennis L.
Family: Asteraceae
English Daisy(Bellis perennis)
Recommended Temperature Zone:
Sunset®: 1-24,34-43
AHS: 8-1
USDA: 4-9

Heat Tolerance: Cool season annual in Phoenix

Sun Exposure: Full sun to light shade

Origin: Europe and Mediterranean basin

Growth Habits: Perennial, up to 4 inches tall (10 cm)

Watering Needs: Regular to abundant, keep soil moist in winter and spring

Propagation: Seeds, divisions

English Daisy(Bellis perennis)
Britton, N.L., and A. Brown. 1913. Illustrated flora of the northern states and Canada. Vol. 3: 20. Courtesy of Kentucky Native Plant Society. Scanned by Omnitek Inc.

The name 'Bellis' comes from the Latine for pretty.

Propagation:
In Phoenix, they should be sown outdoor in late summer to early fall. They should be transplanted on place, 4 to 6 inches apart (10-15 cm) as soon as they can be handled.


 

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