Why do we call them Daisy?

The name comes from the Old English word dægesege (dæges ēage), which literally translates to "day's eye." Over hundreds of years, the pronunciation shifted and compressed into the modern word "daisy."

Why "Day's Eye"?

Sleeping Habit: The common daisy is nyctinastic, meaning its petals close over its yellow center at night and open back up at the first sign of dawn.

The Appearance: When open, the bright yellow center looks like a pupil, and the radiating white petals look like an eye wide open to the morning sun.

The Saying: This unique daily habit is also the exact origin of the common phrase, "as fresh as a daisy."

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