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7 Most Common Types of Daisies and How to Know Which Ones Are Best for Your Garden

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Shasta Daisy

Most gardeners know Shasta daisy (Leucanthemum x superbum). "They have those typical pure white petals with bright yellow centers

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Gerbera Daisy

Gerbera daisies (Gerbera jamesonii) produce enormous, crinkly leaves and bright red, white, orange, pink, and yellow blooms. In most climes, this daisy blooms spring

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Dahlberg Daisy

The low-growing ground cover Dalberg daisy (Thymophylla tenuiloba) has lacy green leaves and vivid yellow blossoms. "This type of daisy is native to hot and arid regions

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Gloriosa Daisy

Black-eyed Susans, or gloriosa daisies (Rudbeckia hirta), feature golden yellow petals with dark brown centers. "Black-eyed Susans are well-known for their drought tolerance

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English Daisy

Ideal in smaller gardens, English daisy (Bellis perennis) has a rosette of leaves that emerge in spring and produce pink or white flowers. "These little flowers make a big impact, the petals are really narrow

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Painted Daisy

This bloom draws pollinators for weeks, therefore Roethling recommends cutting it down after flowering to encourage vitality.

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Michaelmas Daisy

Commonly known as aster, Michaelmas daisy (Symphyotrichum spp.) is native throughout North America, meaning it's tolerant of very dry and sunny conditions.