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Chrysanthemum maximum

Shasta Daisy

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: Steve Mullany/Chandler

 

Description

The Shasta Daisy is a favorite for beds or cut flowers with its white flowers that are 4" across with yellow centers. These flowers bloom during the spring, summer and fall months. Plant in full sun or protect from afternoon sun in desert areas. It needs well draining soil and regular watering. Deadhead to promote more blooming. It reaches about 3' tall and wide.

 

Plant Type

Perennial

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Yellow, White

Flower Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Rich, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral

Adverse Factors

Attracts Bees

Design Styles

English Cottage, Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Tropical, Woodland

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Patio, Raised Planter, Walkways

Special Uses

Container, Cut Flowers, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Check your irrigation controller once a month, and adjust as necessary.

Most plants require only one-third as much water in winter as they do in summer.