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Oxeye Daisy

Chrysanthemum Leucanthemum

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Overview

The Ox-Eye Daisy (Chrysanthemum leucanthemum), also known as the Common Daisy, is a perennial featuring classic white-petaled blooms with sunny yellow centers. This hardy plant reaches 1-3 feet in height and spreads up to 1 foot. It thrives in full to partial sun with well-drained soil, adding charm to meadows and garden beds. Blooming from late spring to early fall, it's an excellent choice for a low-maintenance, pollinator-friendly landscape.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 3–10Type PerennialClimate Temperate

Oxeye Daisy (Chrysanthemum Leucanthemum) — It boasts a height of approximately 1 to 3 feet and can spread out to about 1 to 2 feet

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones: 3–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Perennial
Family: Asteraceae
Climate: Temperate

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Oxeye Daisy (Chrysanthemum Leucanthemum) — The Ox-Eye Daisy (Chrysanthemum leucanthemum); this hardy plant reaches 1-3 feet in height and spreads up to 1 foot

Oxeye Daisy (Chrysanthemum Leucanthemum) — It boasts a height of approximately 1 to 3 feet and can spread out to about 1 to 2 feet; it's an, image 58

Oxeye Daisy (Chrysanthemum Leucanthemum) — multi-colored and white and yellow flowers in the garden; it thrives in full to partial sun with well-drained soil

Oxeye Daisy (Chrysanthemum Leucanthemum) — Blooming from late spring to early fall; the Ox-Eye Daisy prefers full sun to partial shade and, image 50

Oxeye Daisy (Chrysanthemum Leucanthemum) — It thrives in full to partial sun with well-drained soil, adding charm to meadows and garden beds; leucanthemum

Oxeye Daisy (Chrysanthemum Leucanthemum) — Leucanthemum vulgare (formerly Chrysanthemum leucanthemum); the Ox-Eye Daisy (Chrysanthemum leucanthemum)

Oxeye Daisy (Chrysanthemum Leucanthemum) — This hardy plant reaches 1-3 feet in height and spreads up to 1 foot; is a perennial featuring classic, image 70

Oxeye Daisy (Chrysanthemum Leucanthemum) — It is also recognized for its minimal maintenance needs

Oxeye Daisy (Chrysanthemum Leucanthemum) — thriving in USDA Hardiness Zones 3 to 8; perennial for full, image 57

Oxeye Daisy (Chrysanthemum Leucanthemum) — This hardy plant reaches 1-3 feet in height and spreads up to 1 foot

Oxeye Daisy (Chrysanthemum Leucanthemum) — wildflower appeal and a dash of cottage charm; multi-colored and white and yellow flowers in the garden

Oxeye Daisy (Chrysanthemum Leucanthemum) — also known as the Common Daisy; is a classic perennial that brings a cheerful presence to any garden setting

Oxeye Daisy (Chrysanthemum Leucanthemum) — spanning roughly 2 to 3 inches across; it boasts a height of approximately 1 to 3 feet and can spread, image 59

Oxeye Daisy (Chrysanthemum Leucanthemum) — perennial with multi-colored and white and yellow blooms; you will find that this daisy species is, image 65

Oxeye Daisy (Chrysanthemum Leucanthemum) — you will find that this daisy species is incredibly adaptable; spanning roughly 2 to 3 inches across

Oxeye Daisy (Chrysanthemum Leucanthemum) — perennial for full; wildflower appeal and a dash of cottage charm

Oxeye Daisy (Chrysanthemum Leucanthemum) — Leucanthemum vulgare (formerly Chrysanthemum leucanthemum)

Oxeye Daisy (Chrysanthemum Leucanthemum) — The Ox-Eye Daisy (Chrysanthemum leucanthemum)

Oxeye Daisy (Chrysanthemum Leucanthemum) — It thrives in full to partial sun with well-drained soil, adding charm to meadows and garden beds

Oxeye Daisy (Chrysanthemum Leucanthemum) — Leucanthemum vulgare (formerly Chrysanthemum leucanthemum); the Ox-Eye Daisy (Chrysanthemum leucanthemum), image 54

Oxeye Daisy (Chrysanthemum Leucanthemum) — It is also recognized for its minimal maintenance needs; thriving in USDA Hardiness Zones 3 to 8, image 62

Oxeye Daisy (Chrysanthemum Leucanthemum) — It boasts a height of approximately 1 to 3 feet and can spread out to about 1 to 2 feet; it's an, image 80

Oxeye Daisy (Chrysanthemum Leucanthemum) — spanning roughly 2 to 3 inches across

Oxeye Daisy (Chrysanthemum Leucanthemum) — Blooming profusely from early to mid-summer; perennial with multi-colored and white and yellow blooms

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