Perennials – Shasta Daisy

Botanical name: leucanthemum x superbum

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: 2 – 4 ft in height with up to a 4 ft spread

Bloom time: summer, fall

Hardy zone: zones 5 – 9

Flower color: white, yellow

Foliage color: green

Growth rate:

Pruning instructions: cut off dead or wilting blooms as needed

Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge

Landscape use: great for a pollinator garden

Light needs: 6 hours of sun a day

Special features: long lasting blooms

Watering instructions: wait for the surface of the soil to dry between watering

Fertilizing instructions : use 0-20-20 as needed throughout the growing season

Best time to plant: spring or summer

Best type of soil: loam

Companion plants: phlox, roses, marigolds

Toxicity level: mildly toxic for humans and pets if ingested

Invasive species: no