Flower · GBIF taxon 3104491
Marguerite daisy
Argyranthemum frutescensAlso known as Paris Daisy, Canary Daisy, Cobbity Daisy
Marguerite daisies form bushy, mounding subshrubs featuring deeply divided, fern-like foliage topped by abundant composite flower heads. Native to the sunny coastal slopes of the Canary Islands, these hardy perennials produce a long succession of bright ray flowers around a central yellow disk. Gardeners worldwide prize them as low-maintenance ornamentals that attract bees, butterflies, and hoverflies throughout spring and summer.
PerennialFloweringOrnamental
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Not EvaluatedConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXNot Evaluated — not placed on the risk ladderRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Sunlight
- Water
- Soil nutrients
Predators
- Aphids
- Slugs
- Spider mites
ThreatsCoastal development in native range, frost
HabitatsCoastal scrub, volcanic cliffs, gardens, Mediterranean climates
Life span3–5 years
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- OrderAsterales
- FamilyAsteraceae
- GenusArgyranthemum
- SpeciesArgyranthemum frutescens
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskHigh
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- Moderate
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- Why interaction risk is high
- Sap can cause skin irritation and is toxic to pets if ingested; wear gloves when pruning.
- Why it is dangerous
- Plant tissue contains lactones that cause mild contact dermatitis and stomach upset in domestic pets.
- How to recognize a risky encounter
- Look for mounded, shrubby growth with fern-like foliage and classic daisy-like flower heads.
- What to do
- Wear gloves during heavy pruning and keep pets from chewing on stems or leaves.
Responsible observation
- Light Requirements: Position in full sun for maximum flower production and compact growth.
- Deadheading: Snip off spent blooms regularly to encourage fresh flower buds.
- Pruning: Cut back lightly after heavy flowering to maintain a dense, tidy shrub shape.
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