These species are identified by their composite flowers, in which each bloom is actually composed of individual flowers arranged in a radiating pattern to appear as a single flower. Colors are typically white, yellow, or purple, but horticulturalists have also created cultivars sporting an enormous range of colors and bloom shapes. Most of these species are also known for their tolerance for relatively dry conditions, making them a good choice for locations that can be challenging for other flowers. Here are 13 great options if you want daisy-like flowers in your garden. Maria Mosolova / Getty Images
USDA Growing Zones: 8 to 11Color Varieties: Red, yellow, or orange around bronze-yellow center disks; cultivars in many other colors are also available.Sun Exposure: Partial sun to full shadeSoil Needs: Medium-moisture, well-draining soil
USDA Growing Zones: 2 to 8; generally planted as an annualColor Varieties: White with yellow centersSun Exposure: Full sunSoil Needs: Dry to medium-moisture, well-drained soil
USDA Growing Zones: 3 to 9Color Varieties: Orange/yellow flowers around brown center disksSun Exposure: Full sunSoil Needs: Dry to medium-moisture, well-drained soil; tolerates poor soil
USDA Growing Zones: 8 to 11; usually grown as an annualColor Varieties: Yellow to deep orangeSun Exposure: Full sun to part shadeSoil Needs: Rich, well-drained soil
USDA Growing Zones: 3 to 8Color Varieties: Purple or blue around yellow center disks, pink, red, whiteSun Exposure: Full sunSoil Needs: Medium-moisture, well-drained soil
USDA Growing Zones: 9 to 11; grown as an annual in most zonesColor Varieties: White, pink, yellow, lavender, and bi-colors, purple, red, orangeSun Exposure: Full sunSoil Needs: Rich, moist, well-drained soil; prefers slightly acidic soil
USDA Growing Zones: 3 to 10 depending on varietyColor Varieties: Purple/pink; cultivars offer other colorsSun Exposure: Full sun to part shadeSoil Needs: Dry to medium-moisture, well-drained soil; poor soil tolerant
USDA Growing Zones: 3 to 9Color Varieties: Yellow/orange; cultivars with pink, white, purple, and bi-colors are also availableSun Exposure: Full sunSoil Needs: Dry to medium-moisture, well-drained soil; tolerant of drought, heat, and humidity and can perform even in poor, rocky soil
USDA Growing Zones: 3 to 7Color Varieties: Yellow with dark centersSun Exposure: Full sunSoil Needs: Medium-moisture, well-drained soil; good tolerance for drought
USDA Growing Zones: 3 to 10Color Varieties: Red, yellow, orange, peach, and bi-colorsSun Exposure: Full sunSoil Needs: Rich soil; grows poorly in heavy clay
USDA Growing Zones: 6 to 10Color Varieties: Purple-red; also bi-colors and tri-colors availableSun Exposure: Full sunSoil Needs: Dry, well-drained soil
USDA Growing Zones: 5 to 9; often planted as annualsColor Varieties: Yellow, orange, white, bronze (rust), red, burgundy, pink, lavender, and purpleSun Exposure: Full sunSoil Needs: Rich, moist, well-drained soil
USDA Growing Zones: 5 to 9Color Varieties: White with yellow centersSun Exposure: Full sunSoil Needs: Dry to medium-moisture, well-drained soil; does not tolerate wet soil