Dymondia margaretae [dy-MON-dee-uh, mar-GAR-et-tay] hails from the daisy or aster family, Asteraceae and is a species of a flowering tolerant groundcover. It is commonly known as Silver Carpet due … [Read more]
Erigeron canadensis [er-IJ-er-on, ka-na-DEN-sis] is an annual found natively throughout most of Central and North America. It belongs to the family Asteraceae and the large … [Read more]
Erigeron philadelphicus L. [er-Ij-er-on, fil-uh-DEL-fee-kus] is a flowering perennial from the daisy or aster family, Asteraceae. The scientific name of the genus ‘Erigeron‘ comes from Greek words eri and geron, … [Read more]
Symphyotrichum novi-belgii (L.) G.L.Nesom [sim-fy-oh-TRY-kum, NO-vee BEL-jee-eye] is a flowering plant type species commonly known as Aster novi-belgi and Michaelmas daisy. The plant comes from the … [Read more]
The simple name is the Montauk Daisy for Nipponanthemum nipponicum [nip-pon-AN-the-mum, nip-PON-ih-kum]. It is also known by the botanical names Chrysanthemum nipponicum and Leucanthemum nipponicum. … [Read more]
Erigeron annuus [er-IJ-er-on, AN-yoo-us], is a type of herbaceous plant with attractive daisy-like flowers belonging to the Asteraceae or Aster family. Aside from its scientific … [Read more]
The New England Aster, now known as Symphyotrichum novae-angliae [sim-fy-oh-TRY-kum, NO-vee ANG-lee-a], Aster novae-angliae [ASS-ter, NO-vee ANG-lee-a] is a flowering herbaceous perennial of the aster … [Read more]
Erigeron Glaucus [Er-IJ-er-on GLAW-kus] is a wildflower to the United States These California native plants and Oregon lives along the coastlines where it grows around … [Read more]
Leptinella squalida [lep-tin-EL-luh, SKWA-lee-duh] (Syn. Cotula squalida) is a flowering species of the daisy family, Asteraceae. Its nativity in New Zealand has earned it the common name New … [Read more]
Helenium Autumnale [Hel-EE-nee-um, Aw-tum-NAH-lee] is a flowering plant from the Asteraceae family. This plant is native to North America and southern Canada. It commonly grows … [Read more]
The Santa Barbara daisy aka Erigeron karvinskianus [er-IJ-er-on, kar-winz-kee-AY-nus] is a graceful herbaceous perennial and composite flower species of the Asteraceae family. Mainly grown for … [Read more]
The Marguerite Daisy aka Argyranthemum frutescens [ar-ji-RAN-the-mum, froo-TESS-enz] are excellent garden plants popular for their delicate showy nature and iconic daisy-like flowers. Belonging to the aster/daisy family Asteraceae, … [Read more]
Melampodium Leucanthum [Mel-am-POH-dee-um, Lew-KAN-thum] is a perennial herbaceous plant from the Asteraceae aka composite family. This attractive drought-tolerant, wildflower plant is native to New Mexico … [Read more]
Erigeron [Er-IJ-er-on] is a slender species of plants from the Compositae/Asteraceae family or Aster family, a diverse genus including more than 170 species around the … [Read more]
Ligularia (Lig-yoo-LAR-ee-uh) Plants belongs to the family of Asteraceae and have a variety of different species. These bold perennial plants are native to Eurasia. They … [Read more]
Farfugium japonicum (far-FEW-gee-um juh-PON-ih-kum) formerly known as Ligularia tussilaginea (lig-yew-LAR-ee-ah, tuss-ill-uh-GIN-ee-uh) pays homage to its native land on the seashores and streams in Japan, where … [Read more]
Echinops Ritro [EK-in-ops RIH-tro] is a flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to eastern and southern Europe (Spain, Belarus, Ukraine, and Turkey), as … [Read more]
Gaillardia [Gay-LAR-dee-uh] is a short-lived, easy-to-grow perennial, which sprouts richly colored, daisy-like flowers. This plant has more than two dozen species, and most of them … [Read more]
Commonly known as the Mexican Zinnia, Zinnia haageana [ZIN-ya, hag-ee-AH-nuh] is an annual flowering plant. The species is known for its brilliantly colored flowers which … [Read more]
A part of the Asteraceae family, the Sanvitalia [san-vi-TAY-lee-uh] genus of flowering plants produce small daisy-like flowers. The genus name “Sanvitalia” honors Frederico Sanvitali, a … [Read more]
Achillea filipendulina [ak-ih-LEE-a, fil-ip-en-DOO-lin-uh] also known as fern leaf yarrow is an Asian perennial plant belonging to the aster family (Asteraceae) along with the Joe … [Read more]
Rudbeckia hirta [rud-BEK-ee-a, HER-tuh] is an annual wildflower and a member of the family Asteraceae. It’s common names include: Orange Coneflower Black-Eyed Susan Gloriosa Daisy … [Read more]
Bidens plant is the common name given to a group of about 200 flowering plants of various sizes and colors of both perennials and annuals. … [Read more]
Briefly, a composite is a member of the composite family (Compositae or Asteraceae family). However, such a statement conveys little information to one who is … [Read more]
The Bellis Perennis [BEL-liss per-EN-is] is a delightful little daisy with large, showy flowers. The name means “beautiful perennial.” It’s a fitting name for this … [Read more]
China Aster – Callistephus chinensis [kal-LISS-teff-us chi-NEN-siss] is a member of the Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee) family. The plants’ genus name refers to two Greek words: “kalli”, … [Read more]
Centaurea cyanus (aka Bachelor Button, Bluebottle or Cornflower) is a hardy, carefree annual flower. The drought-tolerant naturalized wildflower comes in several attractive shades of pink, … [Read more]
The Mexican Sunflower, Bolivian sunflower, tree marigold or the Tithonia plant are considered an annual flowers, native to both Central America and in Mexico, where … [Read more]
This member of the Asteraceae family (Aster plants) has long been cherished as a valuable medicinal plant. You’ll find lots of chamomile products on the … [Read more]
The Cosmos flower (Koz-moss) is an annual flowering plant grown for their showy daisy-like flowers often planted as background plants. The Greek philosopher Pythagoras used … [Read more]