CHRYSANTHEMUM Seeds, Shasta Daisy

Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum x superbum 'Shasta') is an open-pollinated perennial flower with classic white petals around sunny yellow centers. Long-blooming and cheerful, it is a cottage-garden staple and excellent cut flower.

At a glance

• Botanical name: Leucanthemum x superbum 'Shasta'
• Type: Open-pollinated perennial
• Mature height: 2 to 3 feet
• Bloom: White petals, yellow centers, up to 5 inches
• Sun: Full sun to partial shade (6+ hours)
• Soil: Well-drained loam, organic-rich

Best for

• Cut-flower bouquets
• Perennial borders and beds
• Pollinator gardens
• Cottage-style plantings

How to grow

Sow in spring in full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Water consistently, letting the soil dry slightly between waterings. Deadhead spent blooms to extend flowering and keep plants tidy. Shasta daisies return each year and can be divided every few seasons to keep them vigorous.

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