Leucanthemum, Shasta Daisy 'Snowcap'

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
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 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
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
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
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
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:

Menifee, California

Old Lyme, Connecticut

Seymour, Connecticut

Washington, District of Columbia

Gainesville, Georgia

Danville, Illinois

Palatine, Illinois

Spring Grove, Illinois

Earlham, Iowa

Blissfield, Michigan

Lake Orion, Michigan

Owosso, Michigan

Hopkins, Minnesota

Depew, New York

Port Washington, New York

Burlington, North Carolina

Fargo, North Dakota

Cincinnati, Ohio

Columbia Station, Ohio

Bend, Oregon

Portland, Oregon

Dover, Pennsylvania

Ephrata, Pennsylvania

Mc Kinney, Texas

Orange, Texas

Kaysville, Utah

Arlington, Washington

Arlington Heights, Washington

Oso, Washington

Smokey Point, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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4
neutrals
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(Zone 5a) | February 2012 | positive

I've had quite a few daisies through the years, and this has been, by far, the most reliable. Blooms June - July in my garden.

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

If you like daisies, this is a nice one. Sturdy plant, lots and lots of flowers. If deadheaded, they will rebloom to an extent.

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Dover, PA (Zone 6a) | May 2009 | neutral

I bought 3 of these this spring and planted them. They're already blooming but, I was a little surprised that 2 of the 3 are not the whi...Read More

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West Chazy, NY (Zone 4b) | July 2008 | positive

In my zone 5a, this plant is doing well and blooms a long time.
It is my favorite mum, keeping to a neat 14" high clump without pi...Read More

B
Seymour, CT | September 2007 | neutral

Looks great when it blooms for a few days in early summer, but the blooms last a very short time and then the plant looks ragged the rest...Read More

B
Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

Dwarf Short - 14"- Plant 10" apart. zone 5-8 Compact dwarf selection with long lasting single white daisies. Gives the lush appearance of...Read More

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Portland, OR | June 2006 | neutral

I 'm rating this plant neutral until I determine whether or not it will return this year. I loved it last year - a prolific bloomer, but...Read More

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Fargo, ND (Zone 3b) | July 2004 | positive

I planted Snowcap Shasta Daisy one year ago in full sun, zone 3b, clay soil. The only winter protection I used was snow cover. The plant...Read More

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