Daisy, any of several species of flowering plants belonging to the aster family (Asteraceae). Daisies are distinguished by a composite flower head composed of 15 to 30 white ray flowers surrounding a center consisting of bright yellow disk flowers, though other color combinations are common. DAISY Spotlights shown here are a few DAISY Award recipients.

Understanding the Context

There are so many amazing stories throughout these pages. Go Explore by using the search tool below Daisy is used as a feminine name, and sometimes as a nickname for people named Margaret, after the French name for the oxeye daisy, marguerite. The daisy is the national flower of the Netherlands. In this guide, we’ll explore 30 different types of daisy plants, complete with pictures and names to help you identify and choose your favorites.

Key Insights

Daisy perennials include varieties like Shasta daisies, Oxeyes, Painted daisies and Gerberas. These plants can flourish year upon year given the right conditions. Daisy is the common name for a large number of dicotyledonous flowering plants within the Asteraceae (or Composite) family, and in particular is associated with the true, common, or English daisy (Bellis perennis) and the oxeye daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare, sny. Chrysanthemum leucanthemum). Think you know every kind of daisy out there?

Final Thoughts

Think again! There are dozens—from the edible to the incredible—that you could plant in your garden this year.