Plant family: Asteraceae

Genus: Bellis

Species: Perennis

300 mg packet

Plant type: Annual, Perennial, Biennial

Colors: Pink, White

Bloom time: Late spring - mid fall

Height: 6" - 12"

Light requirements: Full sun to partial shade

Soil needs: Moderately fertile, well drained, consistently moist soil with a ph of 6.1-7.5.

Care: Plant established plants 6" - 9" apart. Root stimulator will encourage quicker rooting and stronger root system. Use a slow release fertilizer at planting time or begin using water-soluble fertilizer at planting time and continue to use every 3 weeks throughout the growing season. Apply 3 inches of vegetative mulch around plants in summer to help retain soil moisture. Water regularly - don't over water. Dead head to keep plants neat and prevent self seeding.

Propagation: Sow indoors 6 - 8 weeks prior to last frost or direct sow into garden after last frost.Sprinkle seeds over soil mix and cover to a depth of 1/16". Thoroughly moisten soil and keep moist throughout germination. Soil should not be soggy.  Transplant to garden when all danger of frost is gone.