Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum maximum)
Shasta Daisy 2’ to 2½’ tall naturalized perennial featuring large daisy-like flowers with white petals and yellow centers. A late spring to summer flowering plant preferring dry to medium soils in full sun.
Species Details
Common Name (Botanical Name) | Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum maximum) |
Alternatative Common Names | Shasta Daisy, Max Chrysantheum |
Botanical Synonyms | Chrysanthemum maximum |
Bloom Season | Spring-Summer |
Group | Wildflowers/Forbs |
Bloom Color | White |
Duration | Annual |
Soil moisture | Dry (Xeric);Medium (Mesic) |
Soil texture | Coarse (Sand);Medium (Silt/Loam);Fine (Clay) |
Sun Exposure | Part Shade |
Status | Introduced |
Wetland status | |
pH | Neutral |
pH Values | 6.5/7.5 |
Average height | 1-2ft |
USDA Zones | 5a;5b;6a;6b;7a;7b;8a;8b;9a;9b; |
RNS Region | 1;2;3;4;5;6;7 |
Planting rate/Acre | Not Recommended |
Seeds Per Lb. | 300000 |
Seeds Per Oz | 18750 |
Seeds Per Packet | 375 |
Product Benefits | Aesthetic Value;Low Growing;Cut Flowers; |