Lawn Daisy

(Bellis perennis)

Lawn Daisy (Bellis perennis)

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Summary

Bellis perennis, commonly known as Lawn Daisy, is an evergreen perennial herb native to a variety of habitats including meadows, open grassy areas, and along forest edges in Europe, North Africa and Western Asia. It typically forms a low mat of foliage with small, rounded or spoon-shaped leaves that lie flat on the ground. The plant is well-known for its ability to colonize lawns, where it can be persistent and difficult to remove, hence its common name. The flowers of Bellis perennis exhibit heliotropism, meaning they track the sun’s movement across the sky. The plant blooms from early to midsummer, but under ideal conditions, it can have an extended flowering season and may even bloom during mild winters. Bellis perennis can survive in areas where minimum temperatures do not drop below −35 °C (−30 °F).

Lawn Daisy is valued for its dainty white, pink, or red flowers with yellow centers and its long flowering season. It is often used as a ground cover, in rock gardens, and for naturalizing areas. It is low-maintenance, requiring little care once established, and is generally free from serious insect or disease problems. It thrives in a range of well-drained soils and prefers full sun to part shade. While it can be propagated by seeds or division, care should be taken as it can become invasive outside its native range, particularly in Europe, West Asia, North Africa, and North America. Gardeners should check local regulations before planting to prevent unwanted spread.CC BY-SA 4.0

Plant Description

  • Plant Type: Herb
  • Height: 0.3-0.5 feet
  • Width: 0.3-0.8 feet
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Flower Color: White, Pink
  • Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
  • Leaf Retention: Evergreen

Growth Requirements

  • Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
  • Water: Medium
  • Drainage: Slow, Medium, Fast

Common Uses

Bank Stabilization, Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Border Plant, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Edible*Disclaimer: Easyscape's listed plant edibility is for informational use. Always verify the safety and proper identification of any plant before consumption., Groundcover, Low Maintenance, Potted Plant, Rock Garden, Showy Flowers, Street Planting

Natural Habitat

Meadows, open grassy areas, and along forest edges in Europe and Asia

Other Names

Common Names: Daisy, Double Daisy, Lawndaisy, English Daisy, Perennial Daisy, Common Daisy, Black Ironwood, Woundwort, Tusindfryd, Gänseblümchen

Scientific Names: , Bellis perennis, Bellis perennis subsp. perennis, Bellis hybrida, Bellis perennis var. caulescens, Bellis perennis var. perennis, Bellis hortensis, Bellis pumila, Bellis integrifolia, Bellis perennis f. discoidea

GBIF Accepted Name: Bellis perennis L.