Plus, tips and tricks for growing this popular flower at home.
In fact, we love growing them for more than just their beauty.
Some varietiesrepel bugsin the garden, including mosquitoes.
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Below are some of the most common types of daisies and the USDA zones where they flourish.
The flowers can come in a variety of colors though, including pink and rose.
The sunny yellow centers of English daisies are classic daisy trademarks.
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English daisiesare perennialbut biennial in the southern U.S. and annual in the northern U.S.
The cheerful blooms grow in zones 4 through 8.
African daisies, which are native to South Africa, are also called Cape daisies.
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Their petals are brilliantly hued and may be yellow, pink, fuchsia, blue, and purple.
Their centers often sport striking metallic shades of blue or purple, earning them the nickname blue-eyed daisies.
African daisies grow in zones 10 and 11.
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These sturdy perennials can last well into fall.
Gloriosa Daisies grow in zones 3 to 10.
These cheerful plants have compact, rounded bushes with soft, green leaves that remain year-round inwarmer climates.
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Blue Marguerite daisies grow in zones 9 to 11.
It grows in zones 5 through 9.
The eye-catching flowers may be pink, white, or purple with a blue-violent ring around dark centers.
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Cape daisies grow in zones 9 through 11.
The daisies grow in all zones as an annual and zones 7 to 12 as a perennial.
It’s native to the desert regions of the American Southwest.
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They thrive in zone 9.
They’re commonly used as garden borders andground covers.
These sunny flowers do well in sandy, well-draining soil.
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They are extremely drought-tolerant and should be planted in zones 9 to 10.
They’re low-growing annualsucculents, which means they require a lot of sun but are also incredibly drought-resistant.
They do best in zones 10 to 11.
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Michaelmas Daisy
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The Michaelmas daisy (Symphyotrichum spp.
It thrives in zones 4 to 8.
Cape Marigold Daisy
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TheDimorphotheca sinuatais a South African annual known for its orange hue.
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It’s perfect to use as ground cover or filler between shrubs.
It does especially well in zones 8 to 10.
They tend to be low-maintenance, but there are a few requirements for them to grow well.
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Also, note that your specific throw in of daisy may include needs that deviate from the average.
In general, though, most daisies do well in the following conditions.
Soil Requirements
Daisies grow well withwell-drained soilso their roots can dry out between waterings.
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Aim for a neutral to slightly acidic pH of 6.0 to 7.0. it’s possible for you to slow down watering to every other week during the winter months.
Allow the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings.
Avoid overwatering, as this can lead toroot rot.
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Avoid overwatering, as it can lead to fungal issues.
Your climate will also affect your plants' watering needs.
Daisies growing in hot, dry conditions need more water than daisies in cool, moist places.
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Fertilizing
Give your daisies a balanced fertilizer once a month or as instructed on the packaging.
Avoid over-fertilizing, as this can lead to leaf growth over blooms.
Pruning and Deadheading
Daisies do not need much pruning, butregular deadheadingwill keep them blooming.
Remove spent flower heads to encourage continuous blooming throughout the season.
To do this, pinch off the faded flower head where it meets the stem.
Deadheading spent blooms is crucial, Worley says.
Snip just below the flower head to encourage more buds.
For bushy growth, shear occasionally to remove old growth and shape the plants.
Use organic methods like insecticidal soap orneem oilto control pests.
Are Daisies Toxic to Cats and Dogs?
They may experience dermatitis, gastrointestinal distress, or worse.
Keep pet snoots out of your garden if daisies are present.
