Daisies Flower Facts. Members of the genus Bellis are perennials that have solitary flower heads borne on long stalks. The disk flowers are yellow the ray flowers white or purple.
There are around 4000 species of daisies that differ in size shape color and type of habitat. Oxeye and Shasta daisies have a ring of white ray flowers around a bright yellow center. The fifth most popular flower in the world the Gerbera comes in a full rainbow of colors including pink orange yellow and red.
The daisy is a flowering plant belonging to the family Asteraceae also called Compositae.
Shasta daisies are terrific as cut flowers as their blooms can last a week or more in arrangements. Daisies grow in US. The biggest game of He Loves Me He Loves Me Not. Its vibrant petals make it the flower of choice for celebrating every happy occasion from birthdays to weddings.