Water
Water regularly to keep the soil consistently moist, especially during dry periods. Avoid waterlogging, as this can lead to root rot.
Allow the top centimeter of soil to dry out slightly between waterings for best results.
Also known as Common Daisy · Daisy · European Daisy
Bellis annua, the Annual Daisy, is a charming, low-growing wildflower native to the Mediterranean region, producing delicate white ray florets.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun to Partial Shade
75% intensity
Prefers at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily.
Moderate
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Loam
50% intensity
Cool to Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers temperatures between 10-20°C. Frost sensitive.
Low
25% intensity
Light feeding during the growing season.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
None
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly to keep the soil consistently moist, especially during dry periods. Avoid waterlogging, as this can lead to root rot.
Allow the top centimeter of soil to dry out slightly between waterings for best results.
Deadhead spent flowers regularly to encourage more blooms and prevent self-seeding if unwanted. Light pruning can be done after flowering to maintain shape and remove any leggy growth.
No major pruning is typically required.
Easily propagated by seeds sown directly in the garden in early spring or late autumn. Seeds germinate readily in moist, well-drained soil. Can also be propagated by division in spring.
Annuals are typically not repotted. They are usually grown from seed or transplanted as young plants and allowed to complete their life cycle within a season.
If grown in containers, they will likely need replacing annually.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Annual Daisy (Bellis annua)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Asterales |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Bellis |
| Species | Bellis annua |
Similar in genus Bellis
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