Leucanthemum vulgare
Family name:
Asteraceae

Common name(s):
Ox-eye daisy
Moon daisy

Synonym(s):
Chrysanthemum leucanthemum

This native of Europe and temperate Asia is like a small version of the Shasta daisy, though the pretty white flowerheads, borne in early summer, are no more than 2 in (5 cm) in diameter. A clump-forming perennial up to 30 in (75 cm) tall, it is freely self-seeding and has become abundantly naturalized in parts of North America, Australia and New Zealand.

Hardiness zone from 3 To 10
Plant Height approx. 90 cm
Flowering colors: White
Flowering season: Summer
Garden type: Bedding Plant, Small Garden
Position: Sunny
Soil: Sandy Loam, Medium Loam,

Leucanthemum

Cultivation: These plants are largely undemanding, growing well in a perennial border or garden bed in full sun or morning shade in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil. Propagate from seed or cuttings, or by division.

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