Leucanthemum x superbum
Common Name(s):
- Phonetic Spelling
- lew-KAN-theh-mum BY soo-PER-bum
- Description
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Shasta daisies are old-fashioned favorites for perennial borders and cut flowers, with single and double-flowered cultivars available. This plant is occasionally damaged by deer.
Plant in average to dry well-drained garden soil in full sun to partial shade. Use in the perennial border, containers, cutting garden or cottage garden.
Cultivars come in different sizes and flower forms.
Previously this plant had the genus name Chrysanthemum.
- See this plant in the following landscapes:
- Corner Roadside Planting Davidson County Demo Garden Flower Bonanza Garden Woodland Backyard Garden Walk Corner Roadside Planting Paul J Ciener Botanical Garden Backyard Patio
- Cultivars / Varieties:
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- 'Becky'
Larger - 'Crazy Daisy'
Double frilly blooms
- 'Becky'
- 'Becky', 'Crazy Daisy'
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- Cultivars / Varieties:
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- 'Becky'
Larger - 'Crazy Daisy'
Double frilly blooms
- 'Becky'
- 'Becky', 'Crazy Daisy'
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Leucanthemum
- Family:
- Asteraceae
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Recommended Propagation Strategy:
- Division
- Seed
- Country Or Region Of Origin:
- Non-native hybrid
- Wildlife Value:
- The plant attracts butterflies.
- Play Value:
- Attractive Flowers
- Dimensions:
- Height: 1 ft. 0 in. - 4 ft. 0 in.
- Width: 1 ft. 0 in. - 2 ft. 0 in.
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Perennial
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Deciduous
- Semi-evergreen
- Habit/Form:
- Erect
- Growth Rate:
- Medium
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
- Soil Texture:
- Clay
- Loam (Silt)
- Sand
- Soil pH:
- Neutral (6.0-8.0)
- Soil Drainage:
- Good Drainage
- Moist
- Occasionally Dry
- Available Space To Plant:
- 12 inches-3 feet
- NC Region:
- Coastal
- Mountains
- Piedmont
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- Gold/Yellow
- White
- Flower Inflorescence:
- Head
- Flower Value To Gardener:
- Good Cut
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Spring
- Summer
- Flower Shape:
- Saucer
- Flower Description:
- Flowers are white with yellow centers and 2-5 inches wide.
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Leaves:
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Deciduous
- Semi-evergreen
- Leaf Color:
- Green
- Leaf Feel:
- Glossy
- Leaf Type:
- Simple
- Leaf Arrangement:
- Alternate
- Leaf Shape:
- Lanceolate
- Oblanceolate
- Leaf Margin:
- Dentate
- Hairs Present:
- No
- Leaf Length:
- 1-3 inches
- Leaf Width:
- < 1 inch
- Leaf Description:
- 1 inch long glossy dark green leaves have coarsely dentate margins and become smaller as they go up the stem.
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Stem:
- Stem Color:
- Green
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
- Stem Description:
- Rigid stems
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Landscape:
- Landscape Location:
- Container
- Naturalized Area
- Landscape Theme:
- Butterfly Garden
- Cutting Garden
- Design Feature:
- Border
- Attracts:
- Butterflies
- Resistance To Challenges:
- Deer
- Drought
