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Shasta Daisy

Leucanthemum X Superbum

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Overview

Leucanthemum x superbum, commonly known as Shasta Daisy, is a perennial favorite with robust foliage. It boasts crisp white petals circling a bright yellow core. Thriving in full sun, it reaches heights of 2-3 feet and spreads up to 2 feet. Its bloom season extends from early summer to early fall, making it a garden staple. This hardy plant requires well-drained soil and benefits from deadheading to promote prolonged flowering.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 5–10Type PerennialClimate Temperate

Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum X Superbum) — perennial with multi-colored and white and yellow blooms; weekly watering is recommended, with increased, image 71

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones: 5–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Perennial
Family: Asteraceae
Climate: Temperate

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Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum X Superbum) — multi-colored and white and yellow flowers in the garden; is a perennial favorite in many gardens due to, image 70

Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum X Superbum) — This hardy plant requires well-drained soil and benefits from deadheading to promote prolonged flowering, image 77

Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum X Superbum) — measuring between 2 to 3 inches across

Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum X Superbum) — measuring between 2 to 3 inches across; shasta Daisies prefer full sun exposure but can tolerate partial shade

Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum X Superbum) — They thrive in well-draining soil with a moderate level of fertility

Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum X Superbum) — They thrive in well-draining soil with a moderate level of fertility; slow-release fertilizer in the, image 61

Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum X Superbum) — perennial for full or half; careful division every 2 to 4 years will maintain vigor and prevent, image 72

Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum X Superbum) — slow-release fertilizer in the spring is advisable.<br><br>In a landscape design

Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum X Superbum) — create a vibrant display from early summer through late summer; they pair beautifully with other, image 58

Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum X Superbum) — This hardy plant requires well-drained soil and benefits from deadheading to promote prolonged flowering

Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum X Superbum) — They pair beautifully with other perennials such as lavender, coneflowers, and salvia

Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum X Superbum) — Careful division every 2 to 4 years will maintain vigor and prevent overcrowding

Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum X Superbum) — This hardy plant requires well-drained soil and benefits from deadheading to promote prolonged flowering, image 53

Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum X Superbum) — Weekly watering is recommended, with increased frequency during dry spells; perennial with multi-colored, image 62

Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum X Superbum) — Its bloom season extends from early summer to early fall, making it a garden staple; leucanthemum x, image 52

Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum X Superbum) — It boasts crisp white petals circling a bright yellow core; and occasionally into fall if deadheaded, image 50

Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum X Superbum) — Shasta Daisies prefer full sun exposure but can tolerate partial shade; measuring between 2 to 3 inches, image 60

Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum X Superbum) — It boasts crisp white petals circling a bright yellow core; and occasionally into fall if deadheaded, image 74

Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum X Superbum) — This hardy plant requires well-drained soil and benefits from deadheading to promote prolonged flowering; this robust

Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum X Superbum) — Leucanthemum x superbum, commonly known as Shasta Daisy, is a perennial favorite with robust foliage; its bloom season

Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum X Superbum) — scientifically known as Leucanthemum x superbum

Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum X Superbum) — It boasts crisp white petals circling a bright yellow core

Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum X Superbum) — This robust plant typically reaches heights of 2 to 3 feet and can spread out to about 1 to 2 feet

Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum X Superbum) — Leucanthemum x superbum, commonly known as Shasta Daisy, is a perennial favorite with robust foliage; its, image 49

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