Honey bees
Nectar value
Low
Pollen value
Low
Pollinator plant
Daisy, Lawndaisy, English Daisy
Bellis perennis
Linked agroforestry plant data
Pollinator recipe
Bee value
Who this plant supports
Agroforestry database
Complete plant information
Structure
- Vegetation layer
- Herbaceous, Ground cover
- Size
- Small
- Dimensions
- 0.20 m high × 0.20 m wide
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
Site conditions
- USDA hardiness
- 4-8
- Moisture
- Moist
- Soil
- Sandy, Loamy, Clay
- pH
- Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
- Light
- Partial shade, Sun
Uses
- Edible parts
- Leaves, Flowers
- Functions
- Repellent
- Edibility
- 2 out of 5
- Medicinal value
- 3 out of 5
Leaves can be eaten both raw and cooked and have a somewhat sour taste. Some describe the flavor as pleasantly sour, while others say they are mild and pleasant, and are often used in salads. Daisies are sometimes also used as an herb. The flower buds and petals can be eaten raw and are delicious in sandwiches, soups, and salads.