Daisy Fun Facts . . . They Grow Everywhere Except for Antarctica!

While some may think of Daisies as a weed, they are one of my favorite flowers! I especially love Shasta Daisies and Gerber Daisies, but all are pretty in my eyes! So, here are some fun facts about Daisies . . . 

• They are actually two flowers in one—a central cluster of disk florets surrounded by ray florets—and belong to the same family as sunflowers.
• They are found globally except for Antarctica.
• The name comes from the Old English dægesege, meaning "day’s eye," because they close their petals at night and open them at dawn.
•  The leaves are high in Vitamin C and are a great addition to salads, while the flowers have historically been used to treat coughs and bruises.
• While the classic daisy is white, they come in many colors—except blue, which are created artificially.
• A type of daisy can be found in bloom somewhere in the world during every month of the year and make up 10% of all flowers on Earth! 

You'll find more Daisy fun facts at this link.