Daisies

Daisies are pretty flowers that many people love. They have white petals around a sunny yellow middle. Daisies grow wild in fields and also in home gardens. You can find them in many parts of the world.

How Daisies Grow

Daisies grow best in places with lots of sunshine. They pop up in grassy meadows and along roadsides. The flowers bloom in spring and summer. Daisies spread easily and can cover a whole field. Their roots are strong and help them live through cold weather.

Daisies and People

People have loved daisies for hundreds of years. Kids often make daisy chains by tying the stems together. The name daisy comes from 'day's eye' because the flower opens in the morning. Daisies are a symbol of new beginnings. Many poems and songs have been written about them.

Fun Facts

• A daisy is actually made up of many tiny flowers grouped together.
• Daisies close their petals at night and open them again in the morning.
• There are more than 20,000 kinds of daisies around the world.

Did You Know?

Daisies can be found on every continent except Antarctica. They are one of the most common wildflowers on Earth.