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Leucanthemum vulgare

Also called Marguerite


Leucanthemum vulgare - Oxeye Daisy

More About Leucanthemum vulgare

  • AKA Chrysanthemum leucanthemum
  • Single, white, daisy-like flower with a bright yellow cone
  • Long, spoon-shaped, dark green leaves, 8 cm long, with serrated edges
  • Has a loose, airy appearance
  • Bloom Time: June to August
  • Flower Height: 90 cm
  • Flower size: 5 cm

Interesting Notes:

Introduced and naturalized throughout all of North America.

Height:

60-75 cm

Spread:

50-60 cm

Colour:

White
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Oxeye Daisy Growing and Maintenance Tips

Grows best in a moist to average, well-drained soil, in full sun. Can tolerate extreme conditions once established. Spreads by rhizomes, but is also a prolific seeder, so it can quickly get out of control. Prune flowers immediately after they finish to help control unwanted spread.


Leucanthemum vulgare Characteristics

Full Sun
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
Partial Sun/Shade
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Birds
Attracts Birds
Fast
Fast
Cut Flower/Foliage
Cut Flower/Foliage
Heat Tolerant
Heat Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Drought Tolerant

Soil Moisture

Well-drained
Moist to Average

Flowering Time

Lt. Spr-Sum
Summer

Habit

Clumping
Upright

Foliage Color

Green (dark)

Landscape uses

Roadside planting
Naturalizing
Rooftop (extensive)