Daisy

Bellis perennis

Daisies are beautiful flowers with white petals and a yellow center. They grow in meadows, gardens, and fields, adding a touch of charm to the landscape.

Habitat: Meadows, Gardens, Fields

Appearance

The Daisy has bright white petals forming a fringe around a dense, golden-yellow center. Its small, spoon-shaped green leaves grow in a flat rosette close to the ground, with flowers rising on slender, leafless stems, making it distinct from many larger wildflowers.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderAsteralesFamilyAsteraceaeGenusBellis

Daisy

Interesting facts

Ancient Romans used crushed daisies to help heal wounds for their soldiers!

Daisies are super tough; they can even grow through cracks in pavement!

Its name, 'Daisy,' means 'day's eye' because its petals open to the sun!

You can eat young daisy leaves and petals; they add a peppery flavor to salads!

Special abilities

Daisy can fold its white petals inwards at night to protect its delicate pollen from dew and cold, then reopens them to greet the sun.

Daisy has a low-growing rosette of leaves that helps it survive being mown or trampled, quickly recovering in lawns and fields.

Daisy has many tiny individual flowers packed into one 'flower head', making it a super-efficient target for attracting various insect pollinators.

Measurements & details

Height: 10-20 cm
Spread: 10-20 cm
Flower Size: 1.5-3 cm
Bloom Season: Spring to Autumn
Is Edible: Yes
Toxicity: None
Lifecycle: Perennial
Pollination Method: Insect

Ecological connections

pollinates

European Honey Bee

Apis mellifera

Gathers nectar and pollen from daisy flowers.

eaten by

European Rabbit

Oryctolagus cuniculus

Graze on daisy leaves and flower heads.

pollinates

Buff-tailed Bumblebee

Bombus terrestris

Visits daisies for nectar and pollen.

eaten by

Garden Snail

Helix aspersa

Feeds on daisy foliage, especially young leaves.

Traits

Herbaceous

These amazing plants have soft, green stems that typically die back to the ground each year, making way for fresh new growth when the time is right.

Flowering

These are the plants that produce beautiful blossoms, attracting pollinators and adding splashes of color to our world. Each flower is a tiny marvel!

Fragrant Flower

Discover flowers that release delightful scents into the air, enchanting our senses and attracting helpful insects. Take a moment to enjoy their sweet perfume!

Pollinator

Meet the busy helpers of the plant world! These creatures carry pollen from one flower to another, helping plants make seeds and grow fruits and vegetables.