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Key characteristics

Family: Asteraceae
Height: 18 to 24 inches
Width: 18 to 24 inches
Flower color: Creamy yellow with darker yellow centers
Foliage color: Dark green, lance-shaped
Bloom time: Summer
Light: Full sun
Water: Moderate
Maintenance: Low; deadhead spent blooms to encourage rebloom
Growing zone: USDA zones 5 to 9
Wildlife: Attracts butterflies and bees

Perennials

Leucanthemum x superbum 'Real Charmer'

Real Charmer Shasta Daisy

Leucanthemum x superbum 'Real Charmer' is a stunning Shasta daisy variety known for its unique, semi-double flowers that bloom from early to late summer. The blooms feature pale yellow petals that surround a rich golden-yellow center, gradually lightening to creamy white as they mature. These large, cheerful flowers offer a showy display that attracts pollinators and adds a bright, sunny presence to the garden.

'Real Charmer' is a hybrid developed through selective breeding to enhance flower form and color.

Light

Full sun

Water

Moderate

Bloom time

Summer

Find this plant

Works well in

Borders
Sun Gardens
Pollinator Gardens
Containers

Companion plants

Coreopsis · Russian sage · Sedums · Peonies · Coneflowers · Salvias

Design tip

The long summer show pairs well with plants that peak earlier, keeping one area interesting for months. In full sun it holds its shape best, and grouping several together keeps the color strong enough to be seen from across the garden.