This Shasta hybrid tries to improve on the classic, Alaska by widening each petal a bit, and throwing large, perfect white daisies, growing 2 to 3 tall. This ones perfect for cutting.
The Shasta Daisies are great plants, hybridized from a European wildflower. They're not invasive like our common daisy, and usually have larger flowers. Whats more, the flowers are classic white, and look great both in more formal perennial displays and in informal wildflower gardens.
In recent years, the hybridizers have worked on this species, creating various flower forms from doubles to all sorts of variations on the original.
More InformationAssociated SKUs | AM018248 AM018198 (Tray of 16) AM014557 (Plant - 3" Pot)
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Common Name | Becky Shasta Daisy |
Botanical Name | Leucanthemum superbum Becky |
Zones | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
Light Requirements | Full Sun, Half Sun / Half Shade |
Flower Color | White |
Flower Size | 3-4" flowers |
Mature Height | 36-48" tall |
Estimated Mature Spread | 24-36" wide |
Growth Rate | Medium |
Bloom Time | Mid summer to early fall |
Planting Depth | Crown of plant should rest just at or above the soil surface after watering in. |
Ships As | Potted Plant |
Foliage | Upright green toothed lance-shaped leaves. |
Soil Type | Sandy Soil, Loamy Soil, Clay Soil, Drought/Dry Soil |
Soil Moisture | Dry, Average, Well Draining |
Advantages | Easy To Grow, Attract Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Low Maintenance, Good For Cut Flowers, Extended Bloom Time (more than 4 weeks), Great For Mass Plantings |
Awards | 2003 Perennial of the Year. |
Ideal Region | Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, West, Southwest, Pacific Northwest |
Planting Time | Spring / Summer |
Neonicotinoid Free | |
Poisonous or Toxic to Animals | Poisonous if ingested. Skin and eye irritant. |
Ships to Hawaii, Alaska & Canada | No |