The name daisy came from the Old English phrase, “daes eage”, which means “day’s eye”. The name refers to the way daisies close their petals in the evening, and open again at dawn, marking the beginning of each new day!
The daisy symbolizes purity and innocence. Commonly gifted to new mothers, the April birthday flower also represents fertility and motherhood. According to Roman myth, the daisy also symbolizes chastity and transformation.
Daisies are first known to be cultivated around 2200 B.C. when they were used by Egyptians to treat illnesses. They were later used in England as a cure for eye problems and stomach ulcers. Daisy leaves can also make a tasty addition to salads (they’re closely related to artichoke and are high in Vitamin C).
Daisies are found on every continent except Antarctica!
Daisies come in a variety of colors with different symbolism for each:
- White daisies symbolize purity and innocence
- Pink daisies symbolize love and romance
- Yellow daisies symbolize happiness and friendship
The largest ever game of “He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not” was played by 331 people in Milan, Italy on 18 April 2009. Participants plucked daisy petals to determine if their secret crush loved them back.
Happy Birthday (and of course your crush loves you!) to all our April Grow Friends!
It’s your month.
Smell the flowers.
