Bring timeless garden beauty to your landscape with Shasta Daisy Seeds (Leucanthemum maximum). This beloved perennial flower is known for its bright white petals, golden-yellow centers, and cheerful blooms that create a stunning display throughout the summer season.
Shasta Daisies are a favorite among gardeners for their classic daisy appearance, sturdy stems, and long-lasting flowers. Their upright growth makes them excellent for flower borders, cottage gardens, cutting gardens, and pollinator-friendly landscapes.
Easy to grow and highly rewarding, Shasta Daisy adds a fresh, elegant touch to gardens while attracting butterflies and beneficial insects.
🌿 Plant Details
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Botanical Name: Leucanthemum maximum
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Common Name: Shasta Daisy, Giant Daisy
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Plant Type: Perennial Flower
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Bloom Color: White Petals with Yellow Centers
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Flower Form: Large Classic Daisy Blooms
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Growth Habit: Upright Clumping Plant
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Plant Height: 2–3 feet
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Light Requirements: Full Sun
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Soil: Fertile, well-draining soil
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Bloom Season: Summer to Early Fall
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Uses: Borders, cottage gardens, cut flowers, pollinator gardens, landscapes
🤍 Why Grow Shasta Daisy Seeds?
- 🌼 Classic Garden Favorite: Produces iconic white daisy flowers loved by generations of gardeners.
- 🦋 Pollinator Friendly: Attracts butterflies, bees, and beneficial insects.
- 💐 Excellent Cut Flower: Strong stems make beautiful bouquets and arrangements.
- 🌱 Reliable Perennial: Returns each year with proper care.
- 🏡 Perfect Landscape Plant: Adds bright, clean color to beds and borders.
🌱 Growing Tips
- Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost or direct sow after frost danger has passed.
- Lightly press seeds into the soil surface and avoid covering deeply.
- Keep soil evenly moist during germination.
- Transplant seedlings into a sunny garden location.
- Space plants about 12–24 inches apart for healthy growth.
- Remove spent flowers to encourage additional blooms.
Germination: Approximately 14–21 days under ideal conditions.
Bloom Time: Typically blooms the first or second year depending on growing conditions.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Are Shasta Daisies perennial flowers?
Yes. Shasta Daisies are hardy perennials that return every year in suitable growing conditions.
Do Shasta Daisies need full sun?
Yes. They perform best in full sun with well-draining soil.
Can Shasta Daisies grow from seeds?
Yes. They can be grown from seed, although flowering may take one or more growing seasons.
Are Shasta Daisies good cut flowers?
Yes. Their sturdy stems and long-lasting blooms make them excellent for fresh bouquets.
Where to Buy Shasta Daisy Seeds for Sale?
At Seed World, we offer fresh Shasta Daisy Seeds (Leucanthemum maximum) with fast U.S. shipping. Grow beautiful white perennial flowers perfect for cottage gardens, borders, cutting gardens, and pollinator-friendly landscapes.
