Sweet Daisy Birdy Shasta Daisy
Leucanthemum superbum
loo-KAN-thee-mum soo-PER-bum
Perennials: Daisy
Shasta Daisy
Zone
3: -40° to -30°
Min. Temp
Hardy: 28°
Performs best in a sunny border. Removing faded flowers will greatly increase the blooming time. Good strong stems support the blooms. Well-behaved garden hybrid, and should not be confused with the weedy Ox-eye Daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare).
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Green
Fall Foliage
Green
Flower Color
White
Blooming Time
Early Summer - Mid Summer
Habit
Upright
Height
6–12 in
Spread
6–12 in
Form
Daisy Type
Characteristics
Type
Hybrid
Safety
Non-toxic
Growth Rate
Moderate
Tolerance/Resistance
Cold Hardy
Attracts
Attracts Honeybees & Pollinators; Attracts Butterflies
Uses/Placement
Cut Flower
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun - Part Sun
Soil Texture
Loamy
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil Moisture
Average to Moist
Soil PH
Neutral: 6.5-7.0
PH Tolerance
Prefers neutral soil
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost
Fertilizer
Moderate Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Balanced Fertilizer
Fertilizer Timing
Pre-Bloom
Micronutrients
Trace Minerals Beneficial
Care
Care Level
Low
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Moderate Spreader
Propagation Method
Benefits from Pollinators
Propagation Licensing
Trademarked cultivar
Division Timing
Spring or Fall Division