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Lawn Daisy (Bellis perennis) seeds

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Bellis Perennis, colloquially called daisy, is probably the most famous wild plant with edible flowers worldwide. With only 4-15 cm in height, this little meadow flower has begun its voyage of conquest back when it became en vogue to create lawns in parks and gardens. The reason was simple: With contaminated grass seeds, it spread rapidly from the Mediterranean region all around the world.

Nearly independent from the season, daisies bloom with great endurance from March to November, sometimes even until late in winter if it is very mild - sometimes, single blossoms are even found in the melting snow. Bellis Perennis preferably grows in nutrient-rich, sunny locations and is, therefore, always found on lawns, over-fertilized pastures, in parks and gardens.

The small flower is not only very assertive but also considered a medicinal plant in folk medicine which preparation as tea is said to improve appetite and which application with skin problems is very effective. The roots are also used medicinal.

The small edible flower is also surrounded by a good deal of superstition. Not only the famous daisy oracle is meant, where you tear out one petal by one to learn if your beloved one loves you back - it's even said that you are spared from toothaches, eyestrain and fever for a full year if you eat the first three visible daises of the year. And, indeed, consumption is the next important keyword as you can harvest the young leaf rosettes of the daisies like lamb's lettuce and also prepare them as a salad or add them to a herb or blossom butter preparation. Pickled, the buds are often eaten as caper substitute and the blossoms are edible, as well. As they have a slightly bitter taste, they can be found especially as an addition to salad.

Bellis Perennis seeds, content: 1000 Gänseblümchensamen

Plant description

Lifecycle:	Perennial
Eventual height:	3-10 cm
Flowering months:	March April May June July August September October November
Flower colour:	White
Special features:	Needs light to germinate Open-pollinated
Species:	Asteraceae
Root system:	Rhizome

Growing advice

Sowing depth:	0 cm
When to sow outdoors:	March April May June
Germination time:	5-10 days 1-2 weeks
Germination temperature:	15-20°C
Planting distance:	10 cm
Sunlight:	Full sun

The main sowing period is from March to July. Broadcast the seeds outdoors or in pots and slightly press them onto the soil. The germination period can be between 2 days and 2 weeks. Keep the soil consistently moist during sprouting.

They will remain enduring on the lawn if it is mowed regularly. They often sow themselves and hibernate. The hardy daisies prefer sun to half-shade and nutrient-rich, moist soils.

Other names

Botanical name:	Bellis perennis, B. alpina, B. hortensis, Aster bellis, Erigeron perennis
German names:	Ausdauerndes Gänseblümchen, Mehrjähriges Gänseblümchen, Maßliebchen, Tausendschön, Monatsröserl, Margritli, Angerbleamerl, Augenblümchen, Himmelsblume, Maiblume, Marienblümchen, Mondscheinblume, Morgenblume, Osterblume, Regenblume, Sommerröschen, Sonnenblümchen, Gisegeisseli, Geissemeieli, Geisseblüemli, Geissenblümchen, Mülerblüemli
English names:	Common Daisy, English Daisy, Bruisewort, Woundwort, Mary's Rose, Eye Of The Day
Spanish names:	Margarita Común, Pascueta, Vellorita, María, Agamarza, Amagarza, Bella Margarita, Bellis Menor, Bellorita, Chirivita, Flor de Alejandría, Gamarza, Hierba del Buenaliento, Margarita Menor, Maya, Vellorita, Yerba de Las Perlas
Italian names:	Margheritina Comune