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Marguerite Daisy

Argyranthemum frutescens

Also 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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Key facts
Diet & preySunlight, 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
Classification
  1. OrderAsterales
  2. FamilyAsteraceae
  3. GenusArgyranthemum
  4. SpeciesArgyranthemum frutescens
Range & activity
Range data is not available yet.
Safe observation
Interaction riskHigh
  1. Low
  2. Moderate
  3. High
  4. Very high
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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