Shasta Daisy
Leucanthemum x superbum
Perennials
(Detailed plant information can be found at the bottom of the page.)
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Leucanthemum x superbum Plant Information
Classification | |
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Scientific Name: | Leucanthemum x superbum |
Common Name: | shasta daisy |
Family: | Asteraceae |
Suggested Uses: | perennials, beds & borders, cutflowers |
Characteristics | |
Plant Form: | upright, rounded |
Height: | 2.5 - 3 feet |
Spread: | 1 - 1.5 feet |
Foliage: | dark green, lanceolate leaves with coarsely toothed margins |
Flower: | single flowers composed of both ray and disk flowers ray flowers are white and disk flowers are yellow |
Bloom Period: | Summer |
Environment | |
Sun: | full sun |
Water: | medium water requirement |
Soil: | prefers a well-drained, moist, and rich soil |
Heat Tolerance: | medium heat tolerance |
USDA Zone: | zones 5 - 8 |
Care | |
Maintenance: | divide to maintain vigor every 3-4 years propagation by stem cuttings |
Pests & Pathology: | susceptible to root rot and white flies |
TTU Plant Resources
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Email
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