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Asteraceae
Paris Daisy
Argyranthemum frutescens
Parisian elegance and cheerful simplicity.
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Genus
- Argyranthemum
- Native to
- Canary Islands
- Bloom season
- Spring, Summer, Autumn
- Type
- sub-shrub perennial
- Height
- 30–90 cm
- Sunlight
- full sun
- Soil
- well-drained, moderately fertile
- Water
- moderate
- Hardiness
- 9–11
- Lifespan
- short-lived perennial
Did you know
- It earned its common name because Parisian florists popularized the flower in the 19th century.
- Also called marguerite daisy — 'marguerite' is the French word for daisy.
- Despite being native to the Canary Islands, it became an icon of French floristry and café culture.
- It can produce blooms almost continuously in mild climates, making it a favorite for containers.
- The genus name Argyranthemum means 'silver flower' in Greek, referencing the silvery foliage of some species.
Color meanings
White
innocence and simplicity
Pink
gentle affection
Yellow
joyful friendship