Leucanthemum vulgare (Oxeye Daisy, Common Shasta Daisy)
Botanical Information
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Leucanthemum |
| Species | vulgare |
| Synonyms | Chrysanthemum leucanthemum |
| Category | Wildflowers & Weeds |
| Type | Shrub (deciduous) |
| Origin | Europe, Asia and North America. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -20 |
| Temperature (°F) | -4 |
| Height | 1 m |
| Spread | 10 - 50 cm |
| Growth | Fast |
| Flowering Period | June, July |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Clump-forming. |
| Landscape | Meadows and naturalization projects. |
| Propagation | Seed and division. |
| Cultivation | Full sun and partial-shade. Moist and well-drained soil with a pH of acidic, alkaline and neutral. Prefers chalk, clay and loam. |
| Pests | Aphids can be a problem. May be subject to leaf spot. |
| Habitat | Meadows, grassland, fields and forests. |
| Leaf Description | Narrowly oblong and spoon-shaped leaves. |
| Flower Description | Solitary, daisy-like flower-heads with disk florets. |
| Colour Description | The leaves are dark green. The flowers are white with yellow disk florets. |
Photographs
Scanning electron microscope images of pollen grain.