AOL: The Fast-Growing Daisy That Can Fill Bare Spots In Your Garden In A Snap The Fast-Growing Daisy That Can Fill Bare Spots In Your Garden In A Snap When it comes to flowers, daisies are a popular choice. But the problem with most daisies is that their flowers, though attractive, are relatively small. Many varieties produce blooms only 1 to 2 ...

Understanding the Context

Daisy, any of several species of flowering plants belonging to the aster family (Asteraceae). Daisies are distinguished by a composite flower head composed of 15 to 30 white ray flowers surrounding a center consisting of bright yellow disk flowers, though other color combinations are common. Daisy is used as a feminine name, and sometimes as a nickname for people named Margaret, after the French name for the oxeye daisy, marguerite. The daisy is the national flower of the Netherlands.

Key Insights

In this guide, we’ll explore 30 different types of daisy plants, complete with pictures and names to help you identify and choose your favorites. Think you know every kind of daisy out there? Think again! There are dozens—from the edible to the incredible—that you could plant in your garden this year. DAISY Spotlights shown here are a few DAISY Award recipients.

Final Thoughts

There are so many amazing stories throughout these pages. Go Explore by using the search tool below Whether a classic white or one of the more colorful daisy perennials, we recommend including these vibrant plants in your garden. Why choose daisy perennials for your garden? Beyond their beauty, daisy perennials are an extremely practical plant variety, no matter the type of garden.