English Daisy (Bellis perennis): Identification & Selective Herbicide Matrix
Quick Agronomic Summary
Quinclorac + Dicamba (Drive XLR8 or TZone) provides selective eradication of English Daisy in cool-season turf.
- Diagnostic Marker 1: Spoon-shaped basal leaves forming tight, dense ground-hugging rosettes
- Diagnostic Marker 2: Leafless flower stalks with single flower heads having white ray florets and yellow center discs
- Diagnostic Marker 3: Fibrous root system forming persistent clumpy patches in moist maritime climates
What herbicide kills English Daisy in lawns?
Quinclorac + Dicamba (Drive XLR8 or TZone) provides selective eradication of English Daisy in cool-season turf.
Common phenoxy sprays (2,4-D alone) often fail; adding triclopyr or fluroxypyr ensures complete crown elimination.
When to spray English Daisy?
Apply in early spring when blooms appear or in early autumn.
Spring applications suppress seed production, preventing spread across lawns.
EPA-Registered Herbicides Labeled for English Daisy
The table below compares all selective herbicides in our database that control English Daisy, including active ingredient groups, application temperature limits (°F), and surfactant requirements.
| Brand Name & EPA Reg. | Active Ingredient & WSSA Group | Temp Window (°F) | Surfactant & Mixing Protocol | Where to Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drive XLR8 EPA Reg. 7969-272 |
Quinclorac 18.92% Group 4 (Synthetic Auxin / Quinoline Carboxylic Acid) |
60°F – 85°F Rainfast: 1h |
Requires Methylated Seed Oil (MSO) surfactant at 1.5 tbsp (0.75 fl oz) per gallon of water for effective cuticle penetration on multi-tiller crabgrass. | Check Price at DoMyOwn View on Amazon |
Turfgrass Compatibility Matrix for English Daisy Herbicides
Always verify that your chosen herbicide is safe for your specific lawn grass before broadcast spraying:
How to Distinguish English Daisy from Lookalike Weeds
| Lookalike Species | Key Botanical & Diagnostic Difference |
|---|---|
| Dandelion | English Daisy has white ray petals surrounding a yellow center; Dandelion flowers are solid bright yellow. |