Leucanthemum, Shasta Daisy 'Broadway Lights'

Leucanthemumx superbum

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Leucanthemum (lew-KANTH-ih-mum)
Species
x superbum (soo-PER-bum)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
This plant is resistant to deer
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
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)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

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

Monterey, California

San Jose, California

Denver, Colorado

Hailey, Idaho

Crystal Lake, Illinois

Dearborn Heights, Michigan

Howell, Michigan

Pinconning, Michigan

Warren, Michigan

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Greenfield, New Hampshire

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Reading, Pennsylvania

Warwick, Rhode Island

Rock Hill, South Carolina

Knoxville, Tennessee

Burbank, Washington

East Port Orchard, Washington

Parkwood, Washington

Port Orchard, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
2
neutrals
0
negative
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| August 2010 | positive

I have recently purchased two of these plants,and so far I love them,the flower colours are stunning,starting yellow,then fading to cream...Read More

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M
San Antonio, TX (Zone 8b) | July 2009 | positive

Broadway Lights is the Trademarked name, not the cultivar.

The cultivar is 'Leumayel'

Leucanthemum x supe...Read More

N
Provo, UT | March 2009 | neutral

'Broadway Lights' has performed beautifully in our gardens. The only draw back is it's awful fragrance. On performance, I would give it...Read More

M
Howell, MI (Zone 5b) | October 2007 | neutral

Like how the flowers start out yellow and mature to white. If it returns I will update my rating to +. Not had much luck with Shastas re...Read More

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