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Blue Daisy
Yes, there is a blue daisy! It’s called Felicia amelloides and it’s native to South Africa. A perennial in Zones 10 through 11, it’s an annual everywhere else in the U.S.
It only grows up to 10 inches tall, small enough to fit well in a container planting in a sunny location. To keep it producing flowers, cut off spent blooms. You can purchase varieties like ‘Cape Town‘ in the spring.
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Gerbera Daisies
You might find gerbera daisies (Gerbera jamesonii) as potted flowers at a local florist, or in the spring at the local garden center. These daisies are only perennial in Zones 8 through 10. Most of us grow them as annuals.
The big flowers come in shades of orange, yellow, pink and red. Deadhead to keep them blooming through the summer. If you’re tempted to try to overwinter them, keep in mind they don’t like to be disturbed. It’s best to bring them indoors in the same pot they grew in all summer and put them where they’ll get bright light.
Be careful not to overwater them once inside. Only water when dry.
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Gloriosa Daisy
Gloriosa daisy is one of the common names given to the perennial flower Rudbeckia hirta. The other is black-eyed Susan. They’re usually hardy in Zones 4 through 9. But because they are often short-lived perennials, some people treat them like annuals and don’t expect them to return the following spring.
Grow them from seeds in the garden. ‘Double Gold’ is an heirloom variety with double the number of yellow petals that grows up to three feet tall. Don’t forget to check out the list of short perennial flowers.
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