Plant Data

Names and Taxonomy

  • Common Names: eye daisy, oxeye daisy, dog daisy, marguerite
  • Synonyms:
  • Family: Asteraceae (Aster)
  • Genus Information:

Habit and Size

  • Duration: weed
  • Habit: weed
  • Shape: upright
  • Size: 1-3 ft
  • Stem: fuzzy green

Leaves

  • Color: green
  • Shape: deeply lobed, ovate, spatulate
  • Edge: dentate
  • Arrangement: alternate
  • Leaf Retention: evergreen

Flowers and Fruit

  • Sex: monoecious
  • Flower Color: white, yellow
  • Flower Size: 1-3 inches
  • Number of Petals: many
  • Bloom: May, June July, August
  • Fruit: seeds

Habitat and Growing Conditions

  • Water Use:
  • Light: full sun
  • Soil: well-drained soil
  • Habitat:

Distribution

  • Distribution: The species is widely naturalised in many parts of the world, including North America, and is considered to be an invasive species in more than forty countries.
  • Seen:
  • Elevation:

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