Bellis perennis Daisy (Compositae) Evergreen perennial

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Bellis perennis
Daisy
Evergreen perennial
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The Bellis perennis plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Compositae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Daisy.

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Latin Name:  Bellis perennis
Common Name:  Daisy
Family:  Compositae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.15   Mature Width:  0.15

Habitat:  A common plant of meadows, lawns and other grassy areas, it is very frequently found growing in lawns[17].

Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in most well-drained soils in sun or semi-shade[188, 200]. The daisy is commonly found growing in many lawns, some varieties have been developed for the flower garden[1]. It is a good plant for the spring meadow[24]. The plants have a very long flowering season, they will even produce a few flowers in the middle of mild winters[K].

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