This semi-herbaceous perennial sub-shrub has soft green stems that form a rounded clumping habit. It has dark green lanced-shaped leaves and the white daisy-like flowers stand high above the foliage and appear from summer to autumn.

Hardiness zones 5 to 10

Leucanthemum x superbum is a cultivar that was raised in California, USA and was derived from parents that are native to the Pyrenees in France and Spain.

It prefers well drained organic rich moist soil that is tending acidic pH 5.5 to 6.5 and grows in an open sunny position with wind, drought and frost protection.

The Shasta Daisy is grown for its flowers and compact rounded habit. It is planted in small or cottage gardens along perennial borders or used in drifts in large gardens. It establishes in one season and is moderately long lived. The flowers are used in a floral arrangements and when placed in a vase the water should be changed every second day.ID 464

syn.
Leucanthemum(lew-KAN-thee-mum) maximum(MAX-i-mum)

Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)     
(Compositae)
Sunflower Family