As kids we used to make necklaces out of these daisies. They are a
very common lawn weed in Northern Europe. Apart from garnishing your
salads and making daisy chains, this plant is a forgotten but powerful
medicinal.
It is such a tough little plant, surviving mowing and
soccer playing kids that it comes to no surprise that it was used for
bruises and to treat wounds. Further medicinal uses include: heavy
menstrual periods, migraine, headache, catarrh, joint pains, arthritis,
liver disorders and kidney disorders and more – a pretty impressive list
for such a little weed!
They like full sun. Easy. The whole plant is miniscule, measuring 10 x10 cm.
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C to USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C
Common names: lawn daisy
Links:
http://www.pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Bellis+perennis