Shasta daisy
Also known as: max daisy
L. x superbum is a robust, clump-forming perennial with thick, narrow, dark green leaves. From early summer to early autumn bears solitary, single or double, white flower heads up to 10cm across with yellow centres
Scientific classification
- Species
- Shasta daisy (Leucanthemum × superbum)
- Genus
- Leucanthemum
- Family
- Asteraceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of Shasta daisy
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of Shasta daisy
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Shasta daisy care guide
- Medium steady soil dampness, swiftly remove accumulated standing water
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Medium steady soil dampness, swiftly remove accumulated standing water
Fertilizing
FertilizingDiluted daisy perennial feed every three weeks spring summer growing
Pruning
PruningDeadhead regularly then cut stems down to the ground in winter
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division in early spring or late summer
Growing
GrowingGrow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade; plants may need support (see staking perennials)
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free
Pests
Can get aphids and leaf and bud eelworms
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