English Daisy Seed
Bellis perennis
- Sometimes known as the Common Daisy or Lawn Daisy.
- Perennial and evergreen.
- Pretty little white flowers with yellow centres.
- Reaches approx 15 cm tall.
- So much loved in England - especially by bees!
Supplied as a packet of approximately 2,500 seeds
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Description
The common English daisy is so much loved; many of us will remember in our younger years making daisy chains in the garden in the good old British Summer...
For those not so familar, daisies are low growing perennial plants with pretty little white flowers with sunshine gold centres that reach approximately 15 cm tall. Pollinating insects and bees love them. A member of the Asteraceae family. They flower from Spring and throughout the Summer. Daisies are often seen growing in lawns or wild flower meadows and make a great ground cover!
In Roman times slaves collected sacks of daisies to extract their juices, theses were then used to soak the bandages that would treat soldiers with sword and spear wounds.
Also known as the Common Daisy, Lawn Daisy, Wild Daisy or Bairnwort.
- Perennial.
- Evergreen.
- Flower from early Spring to late Summer.
- Reach 6" (15 cm) tall.
- Flower in first year.
- Like a well drained soil.
- Loves a sunny position but will tolerate partial shade.
- Very lightly cover seeds.
- Germinate at a constant 20°C (68ºf), then reduce temperature.
- Can split plants after flowering.
Culinary Uses
- Young leaves can be eaten raw in salad.
- Flowers can be eaten raw in sandwiches and salads or cooked in soup.
- Flower buds can be pickled.
- Can be used to make tea.
Medicinal Uses
- Used to in homeopathy to treat wounds and after surgery.
- Sometimes used to treat blunt trauma in animals.
- As a tea, or leaves can be used to treat gastrointestinal and respiratory tract (traditionally in Austria).
Recognised to be an excellent attractant and nectar source for bees and other beneficial insects.
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General Information
A Note About Our Seed Packets & Seed Counts
Information on Victoriana's method of packeting seed, including information on the seed packets. Also details on Victoriana's seed guarantee.
Pollinator Friendly Plants
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