Marguerite Daisy

A marguerite daisy make your garden smile.

Marguerite daisies are a group of 24 species of flowering plants, native to the islands of Macaronesia, in the Atlantic Ocean.
Marguerite daisy plants are also known as ‘marguerites’ and ‘dill daisies’.
The scientific name of a marguerite daisy is Argyranthemum, and it is from the family Asteraceae, the family of daisies.
Marguerite daisy plants are perennials, that usually have a long flowering period, generally from spring to autumn.
Marguerite daisies are typically used as a decorative garden plant, often in flower beds or as a pot plant, and the flowers can also feature in floral arrangements.

The flowers of marguerite daisies can be white, pink, purple and yellow in colour, while the petals can be arranged as singles or doubles, sometimes with numerous layers of petals.
Many marguerite daisy species have received the Award of Garden Merit, given by the British Royal Horticultural Society.
Marguerite daisies are typically small shrubs and grow to a height of 30 to 100 centimetres (1 to 3.3 feet) height.
Marguerite daisies grow best in areas that receive full sun, or a large quantity of light, and well drained soil.
The native habitat of some species of wild marguerite daisies is being threatened by grazing, humans and erosion, with at least two species endangered, plus one that is critically endangered.