Gardens of "shooting star" daisy along Thach Cau Street in Hanoi's Long Bien district are now in full bloom, creating a colourful scene in the heart of the capital.
Gardens of “shooting star” daisy along Thach Cau Street in Hanoi’s Long Bien district are now in full bloom, creating a colourful scene in the heart of the capital.
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| Scientifically known as Thymophylla, the flower has many different names in Vietnam, such as chrysanthemums, falling-star flower or drooping daisy. |
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| With an average height of 15-30 cm, the daisy flowers have a drooping shape, with the stem curved towards the ground, but the flowers grow upwards to receive sunlight. |
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| The plant is native to central Texas in the US and northern Mexico. In Vietnam, it is mainly found in tropical forests. |
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| It has more flowers when it is about 15-20 cm tall, with growers often trimming the top to give it more branches. |
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| To create this flower garden, the owner nurtured the plants from seeds 4-5 months ago. |
(Source: VNA)
