Ox-Eye Daisy (Chrysanthemum leucanthemum)
Ox-Eye Daisy is a 1' to 2' tall summer flowering plant that has 1½" wide flowers with white ray florets and yellow disk florets. It is a perennial that grows in full sun or part shade and prefers dry to medium moisture soils. Ox-Eye Daisy is found in every state in the US.
Species Details
Common Name (Botanical Name) | Ox-Eye Daisy (Chrysanthemum leucanthemum) |
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Botanical Synonyms | Leucanthemum leucanthemum, Leucanthemum vulgare |
Bloom Season | Summer |
Group | Wildflowers/Forbs |
Bloom Color | White |
Duration | Perennial |
Soil moisture | Dry (Xeric);Medium (Mesic) |
Soil texture | |
Sun Exposure | Full Sun;Part Shade |
Status | Introduced |
Wetland status | FACU;UPL |
pH | Acidic;Neutral |
pH Values | 5.2/7.0 |
Average height | 1-2ft |
USDA Zones | |
RNS Region | 1;2;3;4;5;6;7 |
Planting rate/Acre | Not Recommended |
Seeds Per Lb. | 200000 |
Seeds Per Oz | 12500 |
Seeds Per Packet | 375 |
Product Benefits | Aesthetic Value;Low Growing;Nectar Source; |