Bright, cheerful and easy to grow, daisies are a prevalent choice for gardens for good reason. The flat, disc-shaped are readily identifiable and are mainstays of cottage gardens and classic perennial borders. But the term “daisy” is far broader than you may realize. There is a multitude of options when it comes to choosing daisies to grow in your garden.
The common name “daisy’ is applied to several species in the Asteraceae family of plants—a group known for blooms that are flat and disc-shaped, with petals that form rays projecting outward from central hub. It is an enormous family of plants, including chrysanthemums, zinnias, asters, sunflowers, and a number of common weeds such as dandelions.
“Daisy” is the common name that is applied to a large handful of species among several genera within the huge Asterceae family. However, the daisy species that’s best for your flower garden depends on several factors. A daisy that’s perfect for one zone might be a total pest in another.
Here are seven gorgeous species of daisies from which to choose.
