Shasta Daisy is one of my favorite easy to grow perennials. If you would like to grow perennials from seed, Shasta daisy is a good choice. Shasta daisy will bloom almost all summer long and attracts butterflies and birds.

Shasta daisies have large white flowers with yellow centers that look good with just about any color combination. The leaves are dark green and straplike and, in many cultivars, have coarsely-toothed margins. More than two dozen cultivars are available, ranging from 8 to 12 inches to 3 to 4 feet.

Shasta daisies should be planted in full sun and well-drained soil with consistent moisture and fertility. Part shade is best if plants will be exposed to heat and drought. Shasta daisy will bloom longer if deadheaded. Plants gradually die out in the center over 2 to 3 years and should be divided and replanted.

Separate plants as you would Chrysanthemums, selecting strong pieces from the outside of the clump. Discard center portion of clump as this is usually dried out and/or less vigorous.

An interesting site with the history of the hybridization of the shasta daisy can be found here.

An excellent shasta daisy for the south is Leucanthemum ‘Becky’. ‘Becky’ is a hardy perennial, that forms dense colonies once established. Many Shasta daisies die out after a few years in the hot, humid South ‘Becky’ is more robust and performs well in southern and northern climates.

Becky Shasta Daisy The Daisy ‘Shasta’ Leucanthemum ‘Becky Daisy’, leucanthemum superbum, is the longest blooming daisy in the Leucanthemum family. With bright, large, white beautiful flowers held above its dark green foliage, it has a plant height of 3’ and a plant spr…Read More

Shasta Daisy The Daisy Shasta Alaska, ‘Chrysanthemum maximum’, is an easy to grow, long blooming, very hardy perennial. The large, single, 3 to 5 inch bright white flowers make for a beautiful addition to any perennial garden.The flowers have a distinct yellow ce…Read More