Most of the “big yellow daisies” are full sun, robust growing and eminently dependable garden plants. They aren’t little muffin plants that fit nicely on box store shelves.

Meanwhile, the carpet daisy (Calyptocarpus vialis), which also has buttery-yellow blooms, thrives in shady spots where other ...

The common name daisy is derived from the Old English term "dægesege," which translates to "day's eye," or "eye of the day." The name suggests a daisy looks like the sun with its rays shining out in ...