Bellis perennis English Daisy, Mixed
English Daisy has nothing to do with the fairytales, but yes it enhance the land’s beauty just like an imagined palace. Bellis perennis is a native flower of northern Europe and it's known as "meadowsweet" (in Ireland) or "violets" (in America). It's very pretty with layers of petals. Since spring, it's been blooming constantly around here. Its mixed-pink blossoming color give the look of fairy wearing dark costume. Young leaves of this plant are used as a special part of salad and it has common use in making herbal medicines.
| Number of Seeds | Max Coverage Area (Square Ft.) | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5OZ | 87,500 | 38 |
| 1OZ | 175,000 | 75 |
| 1/4LB | 700,000 | 300 |
| 1/2LB | 1,400,000 | 600 |
| 1LB | 2,800,000 | 1,200 |
| 5LB | 14,000,000 | 6,000 |
Scientific Name: Bellis Perennis
Common Name: English Daisy Mixed
Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
Family: Asteraceae
Native Range: Northern Africa, Western Asia, Europe
Full Growth Height: 4-6 inches
Width in Across: 6-8 inches
Zone: 4 to 8
Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Blooming Season: May to July
Flower: Showy with Layered Petals
Attracts: Nectar-Insects
Flower Color: Light, Dark Pink with Yellow Epicenter
Tolerate: Deer
Water Requirement: Medium
Soil Type: Sand, Loam, Chalk, Clay
Gardening Use: Beds and Borders, Cottage Gardens, Garden Edging