Types of Daisies: 27 Types + Pictures (2024)

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PinThe African Daisy (Osteospermum) is originally from – you guessed it – Africa. Due to its origin it requires conditions similar to those found in Africa.

• Prefers hot climates
• Full Sun
• Well-drained soil and can tolerate dry soil
• Can benefit from extra fertilizer

PinAgeratum is a native of Mexico and comes in soft, round, fluffy flowers. You can also find them in various shades of blue, white, pink, and purple.

• Grown as an annual but can be a perennial in Zones 10-11
• Full sun to partial shade
• Well-drained soil

PinThe Anthemis has creamy white petals with a yellow center. They are also referred to as Mayweed or Chamomile.

• Full sun
• Well-drained not too wet soil
• Trim after flowering for further blooms

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Arctotis acaulis is a perennial that is best grown as an annual. They grow in orange, yellow, salmon, magenta, or cream.

• Full sun
• Well-drained, well-composted, fertile soil
• Give plenty of water during germination and growing period
• Cut off old flower heads to increase flowering time

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Arctotis aspera is a soft-wooded perennial that will flower for most parts of the year. Once it is established, it requires hardly any water.

• Full Sun
• Sandy, loam soil
• Flowers in spring, early summer, and winter

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Arctotis Grandis also is known as the “Blue-Eyed African Daisy” has satiny-white petals with a hint of blue and a very distinct blue center.

• Plant in early spring
• Fairly drought-resistant and do not require a lot of watering
• Protect from frost
• Full sun
• Free draining soil

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Arctotis revoluta is a fast-growing shrub that is suited for coastal or fynbos gardens. You can find it on rocky, granite outcrops and coastal sands.

• Light, well-draining soil
• Keep away from frost
• Do not plant too close together and they will thrive better

PinArgyranthemum is an annual flower. It will attract butterflies and other pollinating insects to your garden.

• Full sun to light shade
• Moist, well-drained soil rich in organic matter
• Trim off dead flowers after they fade

PinThe Aster has a bright yellow/gold center and flowers that grow in pink, purple, and white. They are also perennial flowers with starry-shaped flower heads.

• Full sun to partial shade
• Loamy soil
• Hardy to Zones 3-8
• Will attract butterflies

PinThe Barberton daisy also known as Gerbera Jamesonii or Transvaal or Gerbera daisy has a large range of striking colored flowers.

• Full sun or partial shade
• Moist soil
• Do not tolerate frost

PinThis is the only annual Daisy in the Bellis genus. They are a bit smaller than a common daisy.

• Hardy to zones 3-7
• Full to partial sun
• Grows well in potting soil with good drainage

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Canary Island Marguerite or Royal Haze is a species native to Canary Islands but naturalized in the US and Australia. It has a striking blue-green foliage and the flowers have a typical daisy appearance.

• Full Sun
• Moist and well-drained soil
• Hardy to zones 8-11

PinThe Cape marguerite blooms in yellow and white or purple flowers that are rich in pollen and attract bees. This perennial’s underside of white petals are tinged with blue and have green foliage.

• Full sun
• Well-draining soil
• Protect from frost

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Chrysanthemum indicum bloom from August-October. They bloom in yellow or white flowers with yellow pollen.

• Full sun
• Well-drained fertile and moist soil
• Hardy to all zones as annual and 7-12 as perennial

PinChrysanthemum morifolium is a very popular indoor/patio plant often sold as a gift. They come in a wide array of colors such as orange, pink, yellow, red, white, and purple.

• Full sun or bright light
• Hardy to zones 10-11
• Bloom summer to autumn

PinConeflowers are also known as Echinacea will attract bees, birds, and butterflies to your garden. They are perennial plants that can grow 2-4 feet in height.

• Full sun
• Well-drained soil
• Drought tolerant

PinCoreopsis is a low maintenance and drought tolerant, long blooming plant. They are also known as “Tickseed.”

• Full sun to partial shade
• Well-drained and sand soil
• Hardy to zones 4-9

PinThe English Daisy has a yellow disk-like center surrounded by delicate petals which can be red, white, or pink. They easily reseed and can even be considered a weed when growing in certain areas of a lawn.

• Hardy to USDA zones 4-10
• Poor or lean soil but keep moist
• Full sun or partial shade

PinGerbera Daisies are grown for their bright and cheerful flowers. They come in various sizes and colors. Some colors include white, pink, yellow, orange, salmon, and more.

• Full sun
• Sandy soil with a little bit of compost
• Crown rot can be common so don’t plant crowns too deeply

PinGerbera viridifolia produces stunning cream, purple, or mauve daisies. It is also a stemless perennial herb.

• Full sun
• Well composted area
• Need little to no watering in winter

PinThe Marguerite Daisy is a perennial shrub native to the Spanish canary Islands but has also been naturalized in the US and Italy. It flowers in summer and spring in beautiful shades of white, yellow, and pink.

• Hardy to zones 9-11
• Prefer full sun but will do okay in partial sun
• Well-drained soil
• Do not over water

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Monoptilon Bellidiforme, Daisy Desertstar has bright green leaves covered with bristly white hairs. They typically grow in sandy desert habitats and thrive in dry climates.

PinThe Oxeye Daisy is a perennial flower that is similar to the Shasta daisy. It has a yellow eye surrounded by white petals. Please be aware that this flower can easily invade your landscape and some control measures may need to be put in place.

• Hardy to Zones 3-8
• Full sun and benefit in afternoon shade in hotter regions
• Heavy clay, wet soil, or sand
• Rich, fertile soil

PinThe Shasta daisy is a perennial that resembles an English daisy with larger, more robust blooms. It is actually a hybrid using three daisies including the Wild Oxeye daisy.

• Full sun
• Moderately fertile soil
• Water during the summer if rainfall is less than 1 inch a week

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Townsendia florifer has a daisy-style flower and is abiennial wildflower that can be found across the US. It has lots of flower heads with pink or white petals with a golden-ring center.

• Member of the Aster family
• USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
• Blooms from April-August

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Townsendia incana have white hairs on the stems that almost make them appear silver. They are also known as the Easter Daisy or SilveryTownsendia.

• Blooms from Spring-Fall
• Sandy soil
• Full sun

PinThe Yarrow is an easy-to-care-for flower that sprouts tight packs of tiny flowers that have a sweet aroma.

• Well-drained soil
• Thrive in hot and dry conditions
• Perennial flower

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