Bellis

Native to western, central, and northern Europe, as well as parts of Western Asia and Northern Africa, Bellis perennis—commonly known as the English daisy—has a long history of cultivation that eventually led to its naturalization across temperate regions worldwide, including North America. Grown for centuries as both a charming ornamental plant and a traditional medicinal herb, this resilient herbaceous perennial thrives best in locations with full sun to partial shade and fertile, well-draining soil that retains consistent moisture. Although typically grown as a biennial or cool-season annual in warmer climates due to its sensitivity to high summer heat, it easily establishes via low-growing basal rosettes and readily self-seeds, making it a classic choice for cottage gardens, borders, and naturalized lawn settings. Cheers