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Leucanthemum
Common Name: Shasta Daisy
Overview
| Plant Type | Perennial |
| Hardiness Zone | 5 |
Cultivars
| Cultivar | Height | Spread | Blooms | Sun | Planted |
| Freak Leucanthemum superbum | 13" | 21" | Mid season | Full Sun | House garden beds Bee pollination garden |
| Lumos Leucanthemum hybrid | 12-18" | 16-18" | Early to mid season | Full Sun | House garden beds Bee pollination garden |
| Snowcap Leucanthemum superbum | 14-18" | 18" | Early to mid season | Full Sun | Bee pollination garden |
Long-blooming, but short-lived perennials.
Ongoing Management
Fertilization
Spring - Fertilize yearly with compost or other organic materials.
Watering
Requires water during droughts & hot temps.
Pruning / Cutting Back
Deadheading - Remove spent blooms throughout the growing season.
Once foliage begins to fade, prune the foliage to near ground level. Cover with an extra layer of mulch to protect for Winter.
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