LM AspirationsLM AspirationsDid you know that daisies are wild flowers? Yes, they actually grow in the wild. Daisies have not been genetically altered (they grow with no human assistance) and bloom during warmer seasons in the mountains, forests, and grasslands of the U.S. Many can be found in North America. While some wild flowers are native to Europe others are native to the Mediterranean and Northern Africa. With petals surrounding an “eye” in the center, daisies come in many shapes and colors. Okay, they can be classified as a weed. But then what is a weed, but a plant growing in an unwanted place. Weed class or not this plant would be a great addition to any space.
The name daisy is from the Old English term “day’s eye” and it comes from the Bellis perennis which some say lowers its petals at night (also known as nastic movements). Few speculate that the lowering of petals is to retain a certain temperature or an attempt to avoid herbivores. The Bellis perennis known as the common daisy, or English daisy is a common wild plant in the U.S. This perennial usually with a single flower head and long stalk can be found or purchased in a variety of colors. And they are also low maintenance. I have had a few successful springs/summers with daisies, they were beautiful and truly improved my backyard.
Let’s celebrate this wild flower which is also the source of all varieties that have been cultivated for flower pots, yards and gardens.