Daisy

Common name: Daisy

Botanical name: Bellis perenis

Family: Asteraceae

Lifecycle: Perennial

Habitat: Mat forming weed that will tolerate low mowing and will happily grow on a wide range of soil conditions, even on compacted soils. It spreads across the lawn with short runners known as stolons.

Leaf: Small spoon shaped leaves, dark green in colour, form as a tight rosette or mat in the base of the turf.

Flower: Very distinct flower with a yellow center with white petals. The petals can have a pink tinge to them at various times of the year. They are most common from March through to October, however it is not uncommon for daisies to flower all year round.

Removal & Control: Daisy can be removed by hand using a small pocket knife or weed removal tool. This is best carried out when the plants are few in number, so be vigilant and remove them as necessary.

A selective weed herbicde can also be used to effectively control daisies, a number of products are available for the control of this weed.