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Bellis perennis 'Tasso Red'

Family Compositae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   3a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 10 cm (4 in)
Spread 10 - 20 cm (4 - 8 in)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The herbaceous perennial Bellis perennis 'Tasso Red' (English daisy) produces showy, bright red and repeat-blooming blossoms during mid spring to early autumn. This plant is rosette in form and has showy, matte, medium textured and semi-evergreen foliage that is medium green in colour.
Typical Uses Alpine or rock garden, bedding plant, border, container, cut flowers, edging and mass planting.
Special Characteristics Butterflies are attracted to Bellis perennis 'Tasso Red' .
Cautions Where conditions are favourable, Bellis perennis 'Tasso Red' (English daisy) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control. This plant is self-sowing and may spread broadly and randomly.