- Shasta Daisies
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
