Argyranthemum frutescens facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Argyranthemum frutescens |
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Argyranthemum
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frutescens
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Synonymy
Anthemis frutescens Voss
Chrysanthemum floridum Salisb. Chrysanthemum foliosum Brouss. ex DC. Chrysanthemum frutescens L. Chrysanthemum fruticosum Buch Matricaria frutescens Desr Pyrethrum frutescens (L.) Gaertn. Pyrethrum frutescens (L.) Willd. |
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The Paris daisy, also known as marguerite or marguerite daisy, is a beautiful flowering plant. Its scientific name is Argyranthemum frutescens. This plant originally comes from the Canary Islands, which are part of Spain. People love to grow these daisies in their gardens and parks all over the world. You can find many different types, but the most common ones have pretty white petals.
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What Does the Paris Daisy Look Like?
The Paris daisy is a perennial shrub. This means it lives for more than two years and has a woody stem. It usually grows between 20 and 80 centimeters tall. The plant often forms a round, bushy shape with branches that grow upwards.
Leaves and Flowers
Its leaves are blue-green and feel a bit fleshy. They are about 1 to 8 centimeters long. The plant produces many daisy-like flower heads. These flowers are white with a bright yellow center. Each flower head can be up to 2 centimeters wide.
The white outer petals are called ray florets. They are about 8 millimeters long. These petals can produce seeds. The yellow flowers in the center are called tubular central flowers. These do not produce seeds. The flowers have a lovely smell. They open their petals in the morning and close them at night.
Where Does the Paris Daisy Grow?
The Paris daisy comes from the Canary Islands. It is very common in the coastal areas of islands like El Hierro, La Gomera, Tenerife, and Gran Canaria. It is less common on La Palma. This plant often grows in sunny places near the coast, up to 700 meters high. It likes soil that drains water well and is not too rich.
What Does the Plant Need to Grow?
For the Paris daisy to grow well, it needs lots of sunlight. It also needs soil with plenty of organic matter, like compost. The soil must drain water very well, as the plant can die if it gets too much water. It can handle cool temperatures but cannot survive freezing weather. It also needs to be protected from strong winds.
How Are Paris Daisies Grown?
Many Paris daisies grown in gardens are special types called cultivars. Some are even hybrids, which means they are a mix of this species and other related plants. These special types produce many daisy-like flowers. They come in colors like white, pink, yellow, and purple. They bloom all summer long.
The Argyranthemum frutescens subsp. canariae has won an Award of Garden Merit (AGM). This award is given by the Royal Horticultural Society for excellent garden plants. In places like the UK, these plants are considered "half-hardy." This means they might need some protection in winter. You can grow them from seeds or from cuttings. You can also buy young plants to put in your garden after the danger of frost has passed.
See also
In Spanish: Argyranthemum frutescens para niños
- Leucanthemum, similar looking plant of different genus
