🌸 Daisy meaning & symbolism
The daisy is a birth flower for April and traditionally symbolises innocence, purity and new beginnings. Daisies are simple, cheerful flowers with white petals around a yellow centre, found in lawns and meadows around the world.
Daisy facts
- The name comes from the Old English "day's eye", because daisies open at dawn and close at night.
- Each daisy "flower" is actually two kinds of tiny flowers packed together.
- Daisies belong to one of the largest plant families, the Asteraceae.
The other April birth flower is the sweet pea. See the April birthstone and birth flowers.
Birth flowers by month
- Jan · Carnation
- Jan · Snowdrop
- Feb · Violet
- Feb · Primrose
- Mar · Daffodil
- Mar · Jonquil
- Apr · Daisy
- Apr · Sweet pea
- May · Lily of the valley
- May · Hawthorn
- Jun · Rose
- Jun · Honeysuckle
- Jul · Larkspur
- Jul · Water lily
- Aug · Gladiolus
- Aug · Poppy
- Sep · Aster
- Sep · Morning glory
- Oct · Marigold
- Oct · Cosmos
- Nov · Chrysanthemum
- Dec · Narcissus
- Dec · Holly
Frequently asked questions
What does the daisy symbolise?
The daisy traditionally symbolises innocence, purity and new beginnings.
What month is the daisy the birth flower for?
The daisy is a birth flower for April. The other April birth flower is the sweet pea.