Bellis perennis aka Daisy

Bellis perennis, commonly known as the daisy, is a European species of the Asteraceae family. It is often regarded as the quintessential daisy and is sometimes referred to as the common daisy, lawn daisy, or English daisy to differentiate it from other plants with similar names. This perennial herbaceous plant grows up to 25cm in height and is frequently used for bedding. It forms rosettes of dark green leaves that remain evergreen. In spring, it produces double, pompom-like flowerheads in shades of red, pink, or white. These flowerheads, measuring approximately 4cm across, consist of quilled florets. Bellis perennis has a creeping rhizome and its leaves are small, rounded, or spoon-shaped, ranging from 3/4 to 2 inches (approx. 2-5 cm) in length. The leaves grow flat to the ground, and the plant often spreads across lawns, proving resistant to eradication through mowing. Consequently, it is often considered an invasive weed. While Bellis perennis typically blooms from early to midsummer, it can have an extended flowering season under optimal conditions, even producing a few flowers during mild winters. The name Bellis may derive from the Latin word "bellus," meaning "pretty," while "perennis" signifies "everlasting" in Latin.