“Shooting star” daisy in full bloom in Hanoi

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.
“Shooting star” daisy in full bloom in Hanoi ảnh 1Scientifically known as Thymophylla, the flower has many different names in Vietnam, such as chrysanthemums, falling-star flower or drooping daisy. (Photo: Vietnamplus)
“Shooting star” daisy in full bloom in Hanoi ảnh 2With 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. (Photo: Vietnamplus)
“Shooting star” daisy in full bloom in Hanoi ảnh 3The plant is native to central Texas in the US and northern Mexico. In Vietnam, it is mainly found in tropical forests. (Photo: Vietnamplus)
“Shooting star” daisy in full bloom in Hanoi ảnh 4It has more flowers when it is about 15-20 cm tall, with growers often trimming the top to give it more branches. (Photo: Vietnamplus)
“Shooting star” daisy in full bloom in Hanoi ảnh 5To create this flower garden, the owner nurtured the plants from seeds 4-5 months ago. (Photo: Vietnamplus)
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