Leucanthemum, Field Daisy, Marguerite, Moon Daisy, Ox-Eye Daisy 'Sante'

Leucanthemumvulgare

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Leucanthemum (lew-KANTH-ih-mum)
Species
vulgare (vul-GAIR-ee)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
This plant is resistant to deer
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
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
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
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
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:

Detroit, Michigan

Hopkins, Minnesota

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Hopkins, MN (Zone 4a) | October 2010 | positive

In zone 4a, I've grown Sante daisies for the past 3 years. While they are vigorous growers, I have not found them to be invasive. They ...Read More

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