Daisy Alaska Shasta
Leucanthemum x superbum
Perennial to USDA zone 4. Shasta daisy is the oldest hybridized American garden flower. Large, bright white flowers bloom continuously from summer to fall, making it a beautiful addition to any perennial garden. Plants are easy to grow from seed, and long-lived for years of enjoyment. The 3" - 5" blooms attract bees and butterflies, and make great cut flowers! Produce colored flowers by placing stems in a water/food coloring mix!
Full sun to light shade. Blooms summer
Height: 2' - 4'
Days to Emerge: 10 - 15 days
Seed Depth: Surface
Seed Spacing: A group of 5 seeds every 1' - 2'
Thinning: When 1" - 2" tall, thin to 1 every 1' - 2'
When to sow outside: 2 to 4 weeks before average last frost. Sow as late as 2 months before first fall frost.
When to start inside: 6 to 8 weeks before average last frost.
Special germination instructions: Seed requires light to germinate. Press into soil surface; do not cover with soil. Keep moist.
Artist: Pat Fostvedt