Daisies - The Pure, the Simple, the Beauty

Ask a a four year old to draw you a flower and he or she will give you a daisy. Daisies resemble what a flower should look like. Nothing special. Simple yet elegant. Strong but vulnerable.

I think that's what makes daisies so popular. Some people tend to the more intricate look of an amaryllis, the personality of a rose or the volume of a hyacinth want - but most would be a simple daisy pick on one of these show offs.
I wonder why? I do not. I think we all its purity and simplicity. Call it innocence if you want. Remember the days when you make daisy chains? Can not get enough of that these days, can we.
There are more emotions associated with this simple flower. Daisies are also thought to virtue, purity and goodness represent. Finally daisies are often associated with cheerfulness. Why? Because they move in the direction of the sunlight when the opportunity arises.

Daisies are an ideal addition to almost any garden or flower arrangements. And you do not need a green karma to make them grow. They are hardy perennials. They will grow almost anywhere your plants. Some sun, a little water, a little love. That's all it takes. And once well planted, they will reward you year after year.

Daisies grow wild all over the U.S.. The one found most in the U.S. backyard is the Ox-eyed daisy. It is the ordinary, everyday daisy we love. Another known type is called Shasta. It is so popular because it does a great job getting butterflies to visit your garden.

Black-Eyed Susan is another famous daisy. You just gotta love that name! Black-Eyed Susan flowers are recognizable by their deep, dark central discs. She is a wild girl who thrives in a beautiful undeveloped area.

Would daisies in your garden?

Daisies are generally grown from seed. Select a sunny location where they can grow undisturbed for years. Before planting, add some manure or compost. Set the plants about 10 inches apart and water them regularly during dry periods. That's all. Talking of simplicity.