WashingtonGardener: English Daisy Plant Profile

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

English Daisy Plant Profile

English Daisies (Bellis perennis previously known as Aster bellis, Bellis hortensis, and Bellis pumila) are cool-season annuals, biennials, or short-lived perennials -- depending on your local climate. The red, white, or pink daisy blooms of this plant are cute and round with yellow centers.

They have a number of common names including Bairnwort, Bone Flower, Bruisewort, Common Gowan, Dog Daisy, Double Daisy, Goose Flower, Herb Margaret, Lawn Daisy, Marguerite, May Gowan, Noon Flower, True Daisy, and Woundwort.

They are also called “Day’s eyes” because they open at dawn and close at dusk.

They are native to Europe and are hardy to USDA Zones 4 to 8.

They prefer to grown in full sun-to part-shade in well-draining, rich soil.

English daisies are heavy feeders and benefit from using a well-balanced, slow-release fertilizer.

They like consistent moisture. If they don't receive enough water, English daisies will wilt.

English Daisies grow to about 6 inches high and wide.

English Daisies are a great addition to spring containers, rock gardens, or borders in early spring along with other cool-season annuals such as Snapdragons and Alyssum.

English daisies will reseed themselves in cooler climates. In warm climates, you can start them from purchased or collected seed.

English daisies are used in herbal healing for a number of ailments from sunburn to gastritis.

They are an early nectar source for butterflies and other pollinators.

They are deer-resistant.

English Daisy: You Can Grow That!

The video was produced by Washington Gardener Magazine.

Audio, Video, Photos, and Text by Kathy Jentz

Editing by Aicha Bangoura

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