Daisy
Bellis perennis
Family: Asteraceae · Also called Common Daisy, Lawn Daisy, English Daisy, Bellis perennis f. disciformis, Bellis perennis var. prolifera, Bellis perennis var. tubulosa
Green & Fresh · Spring–Summer bloomer
The daisy is the flower of childhood, simple, cheerful, and universally recognized. Its name comes from 'day's eye,' because it opens at dawn and closes at dusk. What appears to be a single flower is actually a composite of hundreds of tiny florets, a miniature universe in each bloom.
innocence, purity, loyal love
In the Victorian language of flowers, daisy means “Innocence and loyal love”. In Norse mythology, the daisy was sacred to Freya, goddess of love and fertility. Medieval knights wore daisy chains given by their beloved. The practice of plucking petals while saying 'loves me, loves me not' dates back centuries.
Did You Know?
A daisy is not one flower but hundreds. The white 'petals' are individual ray florets, and the yellow center is a dense cluster of tiny disc florets, each one a complete flower.
Lawns, meadows, and grasslands across temperate Europe
Daisy is native to Europe. It naturally grows in lawns, meadows, and grasslands across temperate europe.
Scent Profile
“A fresh, green scent with subtle honey notes, clean and uncomplicated, like a meadow at midday.”
Quick Reference
- Scientific NameBellis perennis
- FamilyAsteraceae
- Native ToEurope
- Bloom SeasonSpring–Summer
- LifespanPerennial
- Birth MonthApril
Cultural Significance
In Norse mythology, the daisy was sacred to Freya, goddess of love and fertility. Medieval knights wore daisy chains given by their beloved. The practice of plucking petals while saying 'loves me, loves me not' dates back centuries.