Plant Family
Asteraceae – Daisy
Asteraceae (Compositae) is a large family of flowering plants with 1911 genera that contains many familiar names. The name ‘aster’ comes from the Greek meaning a star-like form and many flowers have that starburst form. These are known as the ‘daisy family’. The more popular genera include Aster, Chrysanthemum, Dahlia, Helianthus (Sunflower).
Gazania or African Daisy – Vibrant Hot Colours
Gazania or African Daisies are bold, bright flowers with hot colours that are suited to sunny, dry climates. Although being in the same family, they…
Achillea or Yarrow – Colourful Flowering Border Plants
Achillea or Yarrows are very tolerant border perennials that can do well in most situations but don’t like heavy, wet soil. They have a wide…