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Leucanthemum x superbum 'Ooh La LaSpider'

Ooh La LaSpider Shasta Daisy

Leucanthemum x superbum 'Ooh La LaSpider'
Family
Asteraceae
Height
24 to 36 inches
Width
18 to 24 inches
Flower color
White, daisy like, with many narrow, spreading petals and a prominent yellow center
Foliage color
Dark green, lance-shaped, and finely textured leaves
Bloom time
Late spring to early summer
Light
Full sun to partial shade
Water
Moderate; drought tolerant once established
Maintenance
Low; remove spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming
Growing zone
USDA zones 4 to 9
Wildlife
Attracts butterflies

About this plant

Leucanthemum × superbum 'Ooh La La Spider' is a unique cultivar of Shasta daisy, known for its large, white, daisy-like flowers with narrow, spidery petals that give the bloom a light and airy appearance. The flowers, which feature a yellow center, bloom from late spring to early summer, offering an extended period of color in garden beds, borders, and cottage gardens.

'Ooh La La Spider' thrives in well-drained, moderately fertile soils and prefers full sun. This cultivar is both drought-tolerant once established and resistant to a variety of pests and diseases, making it a low-maintenance option for gardeners. Its compact growth habit, along with its ability to attract pollinators like bees and butterflies, makes it suitable for a variety of garden settings, from formal landscapes to wildlife-friendly gardens.

Works well in

Borders · Cottage Gardens · Pollinator Gardens · Waterwise Gardens · Cut Flower Gardens

Companion plants

Astilbes · Foxgloves · Bergenias · Sedums · Columbines · Lungworts

Design tip

Summer flowers carry the middle of the season, so place it where the bed needs color once spring bulbs fade. It takes sun or light shade, which makes it useful along the changing light of a bed edge or a partly shaded border.