Types And Uses of Daisies

Stylish yet simple, daisies are a type of flower that stand out among the rest. Native to North and Central Europe, daisies are available throughout the year. Daisies literally meaning "day eye" and they got this name because it is open during the day and close at night. This type of flower is usually available in bright and cheerful colors like yellow, pink, orange and white.


Daisies are a type of flower with no negative meaning and are a classic symbol of beauty. They bring cheer, raise hope and build minds. They symbolize innocence and purity of heart, body and soul, therefore, as a symbol of inner holiness. Maidens used this flower to decorate their hair and use it as a symbol of purity. Daisies also represent a new beginning and represent a wrapped secret or the truth. It was believed that after the death of a person as a daisy growing in itself that person was a good man.

The Shasta daisy African daisy and are the two most common types of daisies. The Shasta daisy flowers from early summer to autumn and is recognizable by its white petals and yellow center. This type of daisy growing in every region of the United States and is one of the largest of all kinds of daisies. Shasta daisies are considered the best for gardening as they stay in their own space, unlike other daisies.

The African daisy comes in orange, white and yellow. These daisies can really add some color to your garden. They are three different types of African daisies called Arctotis, osteospermum and Dimorphotheca. Dutch daisies are grown in the spring and is known to be a fruit full of seeds.

Daisies are one of the main flowers used in horticulture and flower arrangements. They are used for making wreaths, garlands and daisy chains. Daisies are considered the best flowers for Mother's Day as they symbolize joy and happiness. Daisies are edible and eaten in many salads. They are also used in the making of honey and herbal teas. These flowers are rich in minerals and vitamin C. They are used in the form of medicines and are useful in cleaning wounds, blood cleansing, stomach spasms, cough and analgesic of indigestion. Daisies are also used in the fight against certain forms of cancer.

It is said that daisies can help you find out if your lover really loves you by pulling out the petals and said, "She / he loves me" and "She / he loves me not" one after the other . The said line drawn on the last sheet gives you your answer.

If at any point for decoration purposes, these beautiful flowers really light in the room. They are typically used for gardening purposes as they are easy to handle, but at the same time attractive. With their positive symbolization they can be used for all occasions whether it's Mother's Day, a birthday or just a graduation party.