Lawn Daisy
Bellis perennis
Also listed as Bellis hybrida, Aster bellis
Also known as Common Daisy, English Daisy, Daisy
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A low-growing perennial with cheerful white and yellow daisy-like flowers that bloom prolifically spring through summer. Hardy and easy to grow, it naturalizes well in lawns and meadows.
Why grow it
Bellis perennis establishes readily in lawns and meadows where more aggressive turf grasses dominate, offering a low-maintenance source of early spring color. Unlike taller daisy species, its compact habit tolerates regular mowing in maintained lawns, making it useful for gardeners seeking flowering groundcover that doesn't require deadheading to sustain blooms. It handles poor soils and partial shade better than many ornamental daisies, though flowering is most prolific in full sun.
Watch out for
In favorable conditions with adequate moisture, daisy can self-seed prolifically and spread beyond intended areas, particularly in cultivated beds where competing vegetation is sparse. Flowering and vigor decline noticeably in hot, dry summers or heavy shade, requiring supplemental water or site reassessment rather than additional inputs.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Asteraceae
Native Range
Europe
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Edible Parts
Season of Interest
Ground cover
Low spreading plants that carpet the soil.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
A low-growing perennial with cheerful white and yellow daisy-like flowers that bloom prolifically spring through summer. Hardy and easy to grow, it naturalizes well in lawns and meadows.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Lawn Daisy grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Why grow it
Bellis perennis establishes readily in lawns and meadows where more aggressive turf grasses dominate, offering a low-maintenance source of early spring color. Unlike taller daisy species, its compact habit tolerates regular mowing in maintained lawns, making it useful for gardeners seeking flowering groundcover that doesn't require deadheading to sustain blooms. It handles poor soils and partial shade better than many ornamental daisies, though flowering is most prolific in full sun.
Watch out for
In favorable conditions with adequate moisture, daisy can self-seed prolifically and spread beyond intended areas, particularly in cultivated beds where competing vegetation is sparse. Flowering and vigor decline noticeably in hot, dry summers or heavy shade, requiring supplemental water or site reassessment rather than additional inputs.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Asteraceae
Native Range
Europe
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Edible Parts
Season of Interest
Ground cover
Low spreading plants that carpet the soil.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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