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Flower Common names: Shasta daisy, Gerbera daisy, Transvaal daisy<\/p>\n

Botanical name: Leucanthemum x superbum (Shasta daisy); Gerbera jamesonii (gerbera daisy)<\/p>\n

Flower description: The classic daisy is a flat flower with a ring of petals around a bright center. Shasta daisies are white with yellow centers, 2 to 3 inches across; florist gerbera daisies are larger single-stem flowers in almost every color.<\/p>\n

Colors: white, yellow, orange, pink, red, many (gerbera)<\/p>\n

Availability: Shasta: June-August in the garden. Gerbera: year-round as a cut flower.<\/p>\n

Vase life: Gerbera: 4-14 days.<\/p>\n

Special Care: Cut or buy fully open. Gerbera: hydrate in a tall container so heads stay upright; re-cut stems and change water every 1-2 days. Handle by the stem; petals bruise easily.<\/p>\n

Meaning: innocence<\/p>\n

Pet safety: ASPCA lists 'Daisy' (Chrysanthemum species) as toxic to dogs, cats and horses; NC State calls Shasta daisy mildly toxic if eaten and a skin irritant.<\/p>\n

Sources:<\/strong> plants.ces.ncsu.edu<\/a> \u00b7 floralife.com<\/a> \u00b7 extension.okstate.edu<\/a> \u00b7 aspca.org<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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