Giant daisy, Giantdaisy, Hungarian Daisy

Leucanthemellaserotina

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Leucanthemella (lew-kanth-eh-MEL-uh)
Species
serotina (se-roh-TEE-nuh)
Synonym
Chrysanthemum uliginosum
Chrysanthemum serotinum
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Hobart, Indiana

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neutrals
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Clinton, CT (Zone 6b) | September 2007 | neutral

Chrysanthemum Uliginosum.—The giant daisy has been here for a long time and needs but little attention. The clumps[should be taken up a...Read More

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west Houston, TX (Zone 9a) | May 2006 | neutral

Late and lovely, this bold daisy has clumps of tall, leafy stems and sprays of big white blooms that face and follow the sun. Once known ...Read More

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Madison, WI (Zone 5a) | June 2003 | positive

I have this plant growing in part afternoon sun, with average water conditions, but it is really a marsh plant from Hungary and can take ...Read More

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