Shasta Daisy Leucanthemum x superbum
- Phonetic Spelling
- lew-KAN-theh-mum 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.
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.
Diseases, Insect Pests, and Other Plant Problems:
This plant is occasionally damaged by deer. Some cultivars have shown excellent resistance to phytophthora. Other cultivars in the same study have shown fair resistance to phytophthora or poor resistance to leaf spot (where fair is defined as less than half, and poor as more than half, of the plants dying from the disease). See Phytophthora Root and Crown Rot in the Landscape.
- See this plant in the following landscapes:
- Corner Roadside Planting Flower Bonanza Garden Davidson County Extension Demonstration Garden Paul J Ciener Botanical Garden Backyard Patio Woodland Backyard Garden Walk
- Cultivars / Varieties:
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- 'Becky'
Larger than usual plant. Excellent resistance to phytophthora. - 'Crazy Daisy'
Double frilly blooms - 'Lancaster Darling Daisy'
Fair resistance to phytophthora. - 'Snow Lady'
Poor resistance to leaf spot.
- 'Becky'
- 'Becky', 'Crazy Daisy', 'Lancaster Darling Daisy', 'Snow Lady'
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- Cultivars / Varieties:
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- 'Becky'
Larger than usual plant. Excellent resistance to phytophthora. - 'Crazy Daisy'
Double frilly blooms - 'Lancaster Darling Daisy'
Fair resistance to phytophthora. - 'Snow Lady'
Poor resistance to leaf spot.
- 'Becky'
- 'Becky', 'Crazy Daisy', 'Lancaster Darling Daisy', 'Snow Lady'
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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
- Particularly Resistant To (Insects/Diseases/Other Problems):
- Some cultivars resistant to phytophthora.
- 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
