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Shasta Daisy Plant Care
Leucanthemum vulgare Lam.
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Leucanthemum vulgare, commonly known as the ox-eye daisy, oxeye daisy, dog daisy, marguerite (French: Marguerite commune, "common marguerite") and other common names, is a widespread flowering plant native to Europe and the temperate regions of Asia, and an introduced plant to North America, Australia and New Zealand.
Every 7–10 days
Full sun to partial shade
50–75°F
40–60%
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How do you care for Shasta Daisy?
Water Shasta Daisy every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it full sun to partial shade. It prefers temperatures of 50–75°F (10–24°C) and 40–60% humidity. Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season. The ASPCA lists it as toxic to cats and dogs, so keep it out of reach of pets.
Where Is the Shasta Daisy Native To?
- Albania
- Australia
- Austria
- Belarus
- Belgium
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Bulgaria
- Canada
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czechia
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Ireland
- Italy
- Latvia
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Mexico
- Moldova
- Montenegro
- New Zealand
- North Macedonia
- Norway
- Poland
- Portugal
- Romania
- Russia
- Serbia
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- The Netherlands
- Ukraine
- United Kingdom
- United States
What Is the Shasta Daisy?
Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Leucanthemum genus. Shasta Daisy is native to Europe and the temperate regions of Asia, and an introduced plant to North America, Australia and New Zealand. Shasta Daisy is also known as Oxeye Daisy, Common Daisy, White Daisy.
Shasta Daisy displays a clumping perennial growth habit, reaching up to 2 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1.5 ft. Shasta Daisy produces daisy-like flowers with white petals and yellow centers.
Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.
How Often Should You Water a Shasta Daisy?
Leucanthemum vulgare requires watering every 7–10 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–10 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Shasta Daisy Need?
Shasta Daisy thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Shasta Daisy Prefer?
Leucanthemum vulgare grows best at temperatures of 50–75°F. Shasta Daisy prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.
Temperature
50–75°F
Humidity
40–60%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Shasta Daisy?
Well-draining, fertile soil with good organic content. Good drainage is essential for Shasta Daisy to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Shasta Daisy?
Feed Shasta Daisy every 6 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 6 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Shasta Daisy?
Divide and repot every 2-3 years in early spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Shasta Daisy?
Shasta Daisy can be propagated through division, seeds.
Is the Shasta Daisy Toxic to Pets and Children?
Toxic to cats and dogs
Source: ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center plant list. View the ASPCA entry
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Shasta Daisy?
Shasta Daisy is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, powdery mildew. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Shasta Daisy Need?
Shasta Daisy grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Shasta Daisy is native to Europe and the temperate regions of Asia, and an introduced plant to North America, Australia and New Zealand. In cooler regions, grow Shasta Daisy as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 12a
Keep exploring plants
Shasta Daisy is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Leucanthemum genus — compare its care with other Leucanthemum species on PlantoScan.
Leucanthemum is part of the Asteraceae plant family — browse all Asteraceae genera and species.
Shasta Daisy thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Leucanthemum vulgare Lam., family Asteraceae (first published in Fl. Franç. (Lamarck) 2: 137. 1779 [1778 publ. after 21 Mar 1779]) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record, Wikidata.
- Pet toxicity: The ASPCA lists Shasta Daisy as toxic to cats and dogs. Source: ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List.
- Photo: Photo by and (c)2008 Derek Ramsey ( Ram-Man ). Co-attribution must be given to the Chanticleer Garden., CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons — original.
- Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 12a, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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