Leucanthemum x superbum 'Madonna'

Shasta Daisy 'Madonna'

Family: Asteraceae (Aster Family)

       

·        Hardiness Zones:  3-9

·        Height: 8-10 inches

·        Spread: 8-12 inches

·        Bloom Time: summer to fall

·        Bloom: clear white rays with yellow center

·        Light: full sun

·        Soil: average, well-drained; does not tolerate standing water or wet soils in winter

·        Moisture: average to moist; does not tolerate standing water nor wet soils in winter

·        Use: front of borders; mass plantings; cottage, cutting, and pollinator gardens; containers

·        Care: remove spent flower heads to promote additional bloom; cut back in fall; divide clumps every 2-3 years to maintain vigor

·        Concerns: no serious insect or disease problems

·        Native to: hybrid cultivar

·        Notes: dense, sturdy plants buid a new layer of flowers on top of older ones; deer and rabbit resistant; salt tolerant

·        Supplier: Ebert's Greenhouse Village

·        Teaching Garden Location & Code: Welcome Garden B170

 

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