Chrysanthemum maximum |
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Shasta Daisy |
Description
A very popular perennial with white blooms that have a gold center. Leaves are dark green, coarse, lobed, toothed, 2" to 3" long, 1 1/4" to 3/4" wide. Blooms from late spring into autumn and are great as cut flowers. Easily grown from seed, but they requ
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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Design
Plant Type
Perennial
Height Range
Under 1', 1-3'
Flower Color
Yellow, White, Multi-Colored
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average
Soil pH
Adverse Factors
Attracts Bees
Design Styles
Formal, Meadow, Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
Entry, Perennial Border, Shrub Border, Foundation, Patio, Raised Planter, Walls / Fences, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Cut Flowers, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
Hummingbirds
Water Saving Tip:
Even during our hottest months we don't need to water daily.
Give your plants a chance to breathe.
Water late at night or in the early morning hours to avoid losses to wind and evaporation.