Daisies are members of a plant family called Asteraceae, which comprises more than 20,000 species, including asters, chrysanthemums, marigolds, and zinnias. The most ic… See more

In general, members of the daisy family are low-maintenance and easy to care for, says Heather Sherwood, senior horticulturist at the Chicago Botanic Garden. "A lot of daisies ca… See more

Many varieties of daisies are quick growers, able to be planted from seed in the spring and show off their full-grown blooms in late summer, says Sherwood. Daisies are also readily avai… See more

Daisies don’t need aggressive pruning, though they should be deadheaded to encourage more blooms, says Langelo. Sturdy varieties can remain in the garden until spring … See more