Ox-eye Daisy Leucanthemum vulgare
Other Common Name(s):
Previously known as:
- Chrysanthemum leucanthemum
- Phonetic Spelling
- lew-KAN-theh-mum vul-GAIR-ee
- This plant has low severity poison characteristics.
- See below
- Description
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Prefers well-drained soil in full sun though does tolerate some afternoon shade, particularly in hot, humid climates. Plants spread by rhizomes and should be divided every 2-3 years to maintain vigor. Deadhead flowers to encourage more blooms. Works well planted in perennial beds and borders, in a cottage, wildflower, or night garden.
Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: Aphids, mites and leaf miners are occasional visitors. May be susceptible to verticillium wilt, leaf spots and stem rots.
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Leucanthemum
- Species:
- vulgare
- Family:
- Asteraceae
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Recommended Propagation Strategy:
- Division
- Root Cutting
- Country Or Region Of Origin:
- Europe to Russian Far East and Caucasus
- Distribution:
- Found all over North America along roadsides disturbed areas
- Dimensions:
- Height: 1 ft. 0 in. - 3 ft. 0 in.
- Width: 1 ft. 0 in. - 2 ft. 0 in.
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Perennial
- Weed
- Wildflower
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Broadleaf Evergreen
- Habit/Form:
- Erect
- Maintenance:
- Low
- Texture:
- Fine
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
- Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
- Soil Drainage:
- Good Drainage
- Available Space To Plant:
- 12 inches-3 feet
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- Gold/Yellow
- White
- Flower Inflorescence:
- Head
- Flower Value To Gardener:
- Good Cut
- Long-lasting
- Showy
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Spring
- Summer
- Flower Petals:
- 7 - 20 petals/rays
- Flower Size:
- 1-3 inches
- Flower Description:
- Blooms May-August white rays with flattened yellow center disk flowers that resemble the eye of an ox, hence the common name.
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Leaves:
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Broadleaf Evergreen
- Leaf Color:
- Green
- Leaf Type:
- Simple
- Leaf Arrangement:
- Rosulate
- Leaf Shape:
- Ovate
- Spatulate
- Leaf Margin:
- Dentate
- Hairs Present:
- No
- Leaf Length:
- 3-6 inches
- Leaf Description:
- Basal, toothed, spatulate to ovate 1"-5" long leaves. Longer leaves at the base of the plant; smaller leaves may be pinnatifid.
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Stem:
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
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Landscape:
- Landscape Location:
- Meadow
- Naturalized Area
- Near Septic
- Patio
- Pool/Hardscape
- Small Space
- Landscape Theme:
- Butterfly Garden
- Children's Garden
- Cottage Garden
- Drought Tolerant Garden
- Nighttime Garden
- Pollinator Garden
- Design Feature:
- Border
- Mass Planting
- Attracts:
- Butterflies
- Pollinators
- Resistance To Challenges:
- Deer
- Diseases
- Dry Soil
- Rabbits
- Problems:
- Contact Dermatitis
- Problem for Cats
- Problem for Dogs
- Problem for Horses
- Weedy
