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Week 23 – June 03, 2024

Plant Information

Leucanthemum Alaska

  • Leucanthemum Alaska - Bloom
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Plant Details:

Scientific Name: Leucanthemum x superbum, Chrysanthemum maximum

Common Name: Shasta Daisy

Hardiness Zone: 5a - 8b

Hardiness Degree: -30°F (-34.4°C)

Blooming Season: Summer, Late Summer

Plant Habit: Mounded, Upright

Characteristics: Attracts Butterflies

Water: Medium

Fertilize: None or when needed only

Spacing: 18 - 24" (46 - 61cm)

Height: 24 - 36" (61 - 91cm)

Width: 12 - 24" (30 - 61cm)

Exposure: Sun

General Information: Profuse, exceptionally large blossoms make superior cut flowers. A classic beauty for butterfly gardens or combined with other perennials such as iris, poppy, daylily or yarrow. Cut faded flower stems down to the next visible bud to promote rebloom.

Grower Information:

Single, pure white flowers with yellow centers are 3 in. (8 cm) across, over dark green leaves.