Category: Perennial
Family: ASTERACEAE
Genus: Leucanthemum
species: superbum
Origin:
Size: 0 (min) to 0 (max)
Size Description:
Notes:
Growth habit: Upright
Foliage: Dark, shiny, lanceolate and bluntly toothed.
Flowers: Large, daisy-like, white flowers with pale golden centers that are up to 3 inches across and are held high above the foliage. Cultivars include single and double flower forms, some with fringed petals.
Culture: Partial to full sun, and well-drained soil, especially in winter. Divide every 2 to 3 years. Pinch taller-growing plants to keep them shorter and bushier. Deadhead for a longer period of flowering.
Pests and problems: Powdery mildew
Uses: Perennial border. Excellent and long-lasting fresh cut flower.
Propagation: Seed, division
Cultivars: ‘Becky’ was the 2003 Perennial Plant Association winner. This Shasta daisy cultivar is larger than most other Shasta cultivars, growing 3-4' tall on rigid stems which do not require staking. Features 3-4" diameter flower heads. Long bloom period of July through September.
Notes courtesy of Sue Trusty.
Characteristics:

Full Sun Tolerance:		Performs Well	See other plants that like full sun.
Part Shade Tolerance:		Performs Well	See other plants that like part shade.

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