Flower profile

Lawn daisy

Bellis perennis

Introduced in the lower 48

Lawn daisy is a wildflower that USDA PLANTS lists as introduced in the lower 48 states. It's on our flower lists for 3 states, and across the U.S. it's most often seen in bloom in January–June.

30states

3of our state lists

24,695U.S. sightings*

*iNaturalist research-grade observations, as of October 17, 2026.

On our lists for: California, Oregon, Washington

Quick look

Bellis perennis, the daisy, is a European species of the family Asteraceae, often considered the archetypal species of the name daisy. To distinguish this species from other plants known as daisies, it is sometimes qualified or known as common daisy, lawn daisy or English daisy.
From Wikipedia's article Bellis perennis, CC BY-SA 4.0.

It belongs to the Asteraceae family. ^iNaturalist
USDA PLANTS describes it as an herb (forb) with a perennial life cycle. ^{USDA PLANTS}
USDA PLANTS lists it as introduced in the lower 48 states and records it in 30 states. ^{USDA PLANTS}
NatureServe lists it as not native to California, Oregon and Washington. ^NatureServe
In California, most iNaturalist sightings of it in flower come in January–September. ^iNaturalist
In Oregon, most iNaturalist sightings of it in flower come in February–June. ^iNaturalist
iNaturalist has 11,261 research-grade sightings of it in California, ranking #81 among the 110 flowers on our California list. ^iNaturalist
iNaturalist has 5,154 research-grade sightings of it in Oregon, ranking #17 among the 110 flowers on our Oregon list. ^iNaturalist
iNaturalist has 4,575 research-grade sightings of it in Washington, ranking #29 among the 110 flowers on our Washington list. ^iNaturalist

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When does it bloom?

Flowering records by month across the U.S. (iNaturalist research-grade observations marked “Flowering”) (8,566 records)

Bloom time in each of our 3 states

State	Type	Peak bloom	Sightings*
California	Introduced	January–September	11,261
Oregon	Introduced	February–June	5,154
Washington	Introduced	February–June	4,575

Conservation status

Federal (U.S. ESA): Not listed No U.S. Endangered Species Act listing in the USFWS ECOS database. ^{USFWS ECOS}
NatureServe global: GNR Not yet ranked worldwide. ^NatureServe
California: Not listed Not on California state-listed endangered, threatened and rare plants (14 CCR § 670.2), per CDFW's CNDDB list (July 2026). NatureServe: SNA, not applicable (usually because it isn't native there) in California. ^{CNDDB listed plants (July 2026)}
Oregon: Not listed Not on Oregon endangered and threatened plants (OAR 603-073-0070). NatureServe: SNA, not applicable (usually because it isn't native there) in Oregon. ^{OAR 603-073-0070}
Washington: No list Washington has no state law listing endangered or threatened plants (the Washington Natural Heritage Program's rare plant list isn't regulatory), so we show NatureServe's Washington ranks instead. NatureServe: SNA, not applicable (usually because it isn't native there) in Washington.
Rare elsewhere: No other U.S. state ranks it S1, S2, SH or SX.

Checked October 17, 2026. Rankings and lists can change, so follow the links for the latest.

Can you eat it?

For peopleCaution: partly edible, partly poisonous

NC State Extension lists it as poisonous to humans (severity: medium). Poisonous parts: flowers, fruits, leaves, roots, sap/juice, seeds, stems. Symptoms they list: “If this plant is eaten, then constipation, diarrhea, vomiting, and lethargy may occur. If this plant is ingested, it may even make you feel more hungry. Products with English Daisy should not be taken while pregnant or breast-feeding as not enough research…” They also note: “Flowers have a mildly bitter flavor and like young leaves can be eaten in small quantities raw in salads and sandwiches or cooked in tea and soups. However, the plant also has poisonous characteristics as noted in the "Poisonous to Humans" section of this record. Toxicity can depend on the age of the person or animal, the age of the plant, the part of the plant ingested, how much is ingested, whether the person or animal has sensitivities or allergies, whether it's eaten raw or cooked, and so forth. Consult with a medical professional for further details.” ^{NC State Extension}

For petsNot well documented

It isn't on the ASPCA plant list, and NC State Extension doesn't flag it for pets.

🌿 Never eat a wild plant unless you're certain of its ID; this isn't medical advice. Worried about a person? Call Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222. Worried about a pet? Call your vet.

Where does it grow?

USDA PLANTS records lawn daisy in 30 states plus Washington, D.C.

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See the full list of states

Alaska, California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin; District of Columbia.

California counties with USDA records: Alameda, Butte, Del Norte, Humboldt, Marin, Mendocino, Monterey, Sacramento, San Diego, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Barbara, Santa Clara, Sonoma, Yolo.

Oregon counties with USDA records: Benton, Clackamas, Clatsop, Coos, Curry, Douglas, Jackson, Josephine, Lane, Lincoln, Linn, Marion, Multnomah, Polk, Tillamook, Umatilla, Washington, Yamhill.

Washington counties with USDA records: Clallam, Clark, Cowlitz, Grant, Island, Jefferson, King, Kitsap, Klickitat, Lewis, Pacific, Pierce, San Juan, Skagit, Skamania, Snohomish, Thurston, Wahkiakum.