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Asteraceae
Leucanthemum x superbum 'Becky'
Shasta Daisy
This compact large-flowered Shasta daisy was recognized as the 2003 Perennial Plant of the Year. It is a robust long-blooming cultivar that was bred by Jim and Becky Stewart of Decatur, Georgia.
Shasta daisy is vigorous, pretty and easy to grow. This hybrid between Leucanthemum lacustre and L. maximum is a dependable herbaceous perennial perfect for sunny early season flower borders. In spring, it puts forth a dense low-growing clump of glossy, lance-shaped, toothed leaves. In early summer these give rise to tall upright leafy stems topped with large white daisies with deep yellow centers. These bloom for a longer period of time than most. Spent flowers should be removed to make way for new blooms.
This perennial flowers best in full sun and moderately rich well-drained soil. Its upright habit and neutral flowers make it easy to design with. Shastas are best suited to perennial borders, cottage gardens and butterfly gardens. They also make great long-lasting cutflowers.
8 - 1
4 - 8
A2, A3, H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Perennial
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial Shade
18"-36" / 45.7cm - 91.4cm
12"-24" / 30.5cm - 61.0cm
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Hybrid Origin
Neutral
Well Drained
Loam
Pollution
Fast
Average Water
Clump-Forming
Spring, Summer, Fall
Showy
White, Yellow
Bicolor
Dark Green
Yes
No
Single
Medium
Matte
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border
Birds, Butterflies
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