Leucanthemum x superbum 'Whisker White'

Shasta Daisy


Image courtesy of Ball Seed

  • Semi-double white flowers
  • Large flowers with yellow centers
  • Blooms summer-fall
  • Great for cutting
Border or Bed
Border or Bed
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Garden
Garden
Long Blooming
Long Blooming
Mass Planting
Mass Planting
Full Sun
Full Sun
Summer
Summer



Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Require full sun and well-drained soil Showy massed planted A long blooming favorite Fertlize in spring, Deadheading extends bloom time


Height: 20-24 in
Spread: 12-24 in
Spacing: 18-20 in
Price Level 1: $10.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: White
Zone: 4-9
Price Level 2: 4 for $40~#1
 

Additional Characteristics & Attributes:


Attributes:

  • Summer Bloomer
  • Mass Planting
  • Border or Bed
  • Long Blooming
  • Focal Point
  • Garden
  • Cut Flower/ Foliage

Exposure:

  • Full Sun

Habit:

  • Upright

Foliage Color:

  • Dark Green

Season of Interest (Flowering):

  • Summer
  • Fall

Attracts Wildlife:

  • Attracts Pollinators
  • Attracts Hummingbirds
  • Attracts Butterflies

Soil Moisture:

  • Average Water


Genus Overview: Leucanthemum

Common Name: Shasta Daisy

An "old time" favorite! Long lasting, cheerful blooms begin in the summer and continue for months. Most varieties are white or cream and have bright yellow centers.  Depending on variety, flowers can be single, semi-double and double. Excellent cutting flowers.