Shasta daisy
Leucanthemum spp.
Also known as
Marguerite
Leucanthemum June 2013-1 by Alvesgaspar (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Full Sun
Moderate care
Moderate watering
Frost Hardy
H4
RHS hardiness
-10°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
1m | Max | 1m |
10cm | Min | 30cm |
Flowering
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spring
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summer
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autumn
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winter
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Shasta daisy Overview
A genus of around 29 accepted species of herbaceous perennials in the Asteraceae (daisy) family, with a Central and Southern European distribution. They are robust plants that have naturalised widely on other continents. They have narrow leaves and typically daisy-like, composite, white and yellow flowerheads held on erect stems. They are useful in wildflower or naturalistic planting schemes, as well as for use as cut flowers. The species L. vulgare is known commonly as marguerite or ox-eye daisy,
Common problems with Shasta daisy
How to propagate Shasta daisy
Seed
Division
Perennials are best divided in early spring or late summer.
Cuttings
You can propagate from seeds or cuttings.
Special features of Shasta daisy
Attractive flowers
Attracts bees
Attracts butterflies
Planting For Butterflies - Host/Food Plants
Include these plants in your garden for butterflies to hatch out caterpillars on.
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