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Key characteristics

Family: Asteraceae
Height: 12 to 36 inches
Width: 12 to 24 inches
Flower color: White ray florets surrounding a yellow disc
Foliage color: Dark green, lance-shaped leaves with coarsely toothed margins
Bloom time: Late spring to early summer
Light: Full sun
Water: Moderate; prefers well-drained soil
Maintenance: Low; deadhead spent flowers to promote continuous blooming
Growing zone: USDA zones 4 to 9
Wildlife: Attracts butterflies

Perennials

Leucanthemum x superbum

Shasta Daisy

Leucanthemum x superbum is a perennial plant with cheerful white flowers and yellow centers. Blooming from late spring to early summer, the plant's large, daisy-like blossoms provide a bright, classic appearance in gardens, borders, and meadows. The flowers are held above sturdy, dark green leaves, creating a bold, upright form that adds structure and visual interest.

Leucanthemum x superbum is tolerant of a range of soil conditions and is drought-resistant once established, making it a low-maintenance choice for various garden settings.

Light

Full sun

Water

Moderate; prefers well-drained soil

Bloom time

Late spring to early summer

Find this plant

Works well in

Borders
Sun Gardens
Pollinator Gardens
Cut Flower Gardens

Companion plants

Black-eyed Susans · Daylilies · Lavender · Coreopsis · Russian sage · Sedums

Design tip

Summer flowers carry the middle of the season, so place it where the bed needs color once spring bulbs fade. Give it open sun and room to fill out, and repeat it in threes or fives so the planting reads as one sweep instead of scattered dots.

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