Plant
of the Month - Daisies
Who doesn’t love daisies with their bright, sunny
disposition and easy-to-grow attitude?
They are a staple of a perennial lover’s garden and often one of the
first perennials people will grow. But
did you know there are 23,000 species of daises? And that not all of them are white? Did you
know a Dandelion is considered a Daisy?
Some well-known varieties of varying colors are
Chrysanthemums, Gerbera, Calendula, and another of my favorites Coreposis. Some
daisies, such as Osteospermum are so tender they are classified as annuals.
I’ve grown daisies that are not much more than a foot tall to ones that are
three foot high and greater. With this flower the possibilities are
endless! Which is why I consider it one
of my favorites.
Light: Partial Shade/Full Sun
Zones: 3 – 9 (Depending on
variety)
Plant Type: Perennial
Plant Height: 24 - 36" (Depending
on variety)
Plant Width: 16 - 20"
Flower Color: Traditionally, white with Yellow disc of stamens
Bloom Time: Early summer
Special Features: Classic white and yellow daisies but with
multiple flowers on each stalk. No garden should be without this classic
flower. Enjoy in cut flower arrangements as well as the garden setting.
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