With its cute white flower, this petite daisy makes a charming addition to the garden. It is usually grown as a short-lived perennial, but it will reseed if permitted.
Latin Name
Bellis perennis
Family
Asteraceae
Also Known As
Woundwort
Type of Plant
Perennials
Bloom Season
May - July
Seasons
Spring
Summer
Specifications
Max Height: 0.5'
Max Spread: 0.75'
Uses
Sunlight Exposure
Full Sun
Part Shade
Colors
Native Range
Southwestern Eurasia
History
Due to its homeopathic qualities, English Daisy was included in the Hortus Medicus at Bethabara, North Carolina, which is known as the oldest medical garden in the country.
Planted at Mount Vernon
Hardiness Zones
Average annual extreme minimum temperature 1976-2005
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