Bring timeless meadow beauty to your garden with Ox Eye Daisy Seeds (Leucanthemum vulgare). This beloved perennial wildflower produces cheerful white daisy blooms with bright yellow centers, creating a natural and charming display in gardens, meadows, and landscapes.
Ox Eye Daisy is admired for its simple beauty, upright growth, and ability to thrive in a variety of garden settings. Its classic flowers add a fresh, cottage-garden feel while attracting bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators.
Perfect for wildflower gardens, naturalized areas, borders, and cottage landscapes, Ox Eye Daisy is an easy-growing flower that adds long-lasting seasonal color and character to outdoor spaces.
🌿 Plant Details
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Botanical Name: Leucanthemum vulgare
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Common Name: Ox Eye Daisy, Oxeye Daisy, Dog Daisy, Field Daisy
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Plant Type: Perennial Wildflower
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Bloom Color: White Petals with Yellow Centers
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Flower Form: Classic Daisy-Like Blooms
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Growth Habit: Upright Clumping Plant
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Plant Height: 1–3 feet
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Light Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
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Soil: Average, well-draining soil
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Bloom Season: Late Spring to Summer
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Uses: Wildflower meadows, cottage gardens, borders, pollinator gardens, natural landscapes
🤍 Why Grow Ox Eye Daisy Seeds?
- 🌼 Classic Daisy Beauty: Produces bright white blooms with cheerful yellow centers.
- 🦋 Pollinator Friendly: Helps attract bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects.
- 🌿 Hardy Perennial: Returns year after year in suitable growing conditions.
- 🌱 Easy to Grow: A reliable choice for beginner and experienced gardeners.
- 🌾 Natural Meadow Appeal: Creates a charming wildflower garden appearance.
🌱 Growing Tips
- Sow seeds directly outdoors in fall or early spring.
- Press seeds lightly into the soil surface; avoid covering deeply as seeds need light to germinate.
- Keep soil consistently moist during germination.
- Thin seedlings once established to provide enough growing space.
- Plant in full sun for the best flowering performance.
- Remove spent flowers to encourage continued blooming and prevent unwanted spreading.
Germination: Approximately 14–30 days under ideal conditions.
Days to Bloom: Usually 1–2 years from seed.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is Ox Eye Daisy a perennial flower?
Yes. Ox Eye Daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare) is a perennial wildflower that can return each year.
Can Ox Eye Daisy grow from seeds?
Yes. It is commonly grown from seed and can establish well in suitable garden conditions.
Does Ox Eye Daisy attract pollinators?
Yes. Its open daisy flowers provide nectar and pollen for bees and butterflies.
Where should I plant Ox Eye Daisy?
It grows best in sunny locations with well-draining soil, including meadows, borders, and naturalized gardens.
Where to Buy Ox Eye Daisy Seeds for Sale?
At Seed World, we offer fresh Ox Eye Daisy Seeds (Leucanthemum vulgare) with fast U.S. shipping. Grow classic white daisy flowers perfect for wildflower gardens, cottage landscapes, borders, and pollinator-friendly spaces.
