English Daisies Texas Perennial

English Daisies with fall blooms in Texas.

Color Range: Mostly pink, rose, and lavender-toned – some varieties have purplish-pink petals, but true purple English daisies are rare.

Cultivar Examples:

• Bellis perennis ‘Pomponette Mix’ – includes lavender, rose, and red shades.

• Bellis perennis ‘Habanera Mix’ – large double blooms, sometimes with lavender-pink tones that appear purplish in certain lights.

English Daisy (Bellis perennis)

Common Names: English Daisy, Lawn Daisy
Height: 4 to 6 inches
Spread: 6 to 12 inches
Bloom Time: Traditionally spring in cooler climates, but can rebloom in fall in parts of Texas with mild autumns
USDA Zones: 4–8
Sun Requirements: Full sun to part shade
Soil: Moist, well-drained
Drought Tolerance: Low to Moderate – struggles in hot, dry summers

• • Not recommended for drought-prone areas due to its preference for cooler temperatures and regular moisture
    Uses: Borders, containers, cottage gardens
    Wildlife Benefit: Attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies

Considerations for Texas Landscapes

• English daisies are cool-season biennials or short-lived perennials. In much of Texas, they may act as annuals due to the heat.

• Best grown as fall-to-spring color in north or central Texas where winters are milder.

• Not ideal for year-round use in arid or drought-prone regions unless irrigated regularly.