Botanical Name: Leucanthemum paludosum (Chrysanthemum paludosum)
Common Name: Annual daisy Type of Plant: dicot: annual Character spring annual Habit of Growth: Overall Shape upright, multi-branched annual with small daisy flowers held above foliage; flowers resemble miniature Shasta daisy Height to 1' Spread to 1' Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoor full sun Soil takes most any soil with good drainage Hardiness hardy (all zones) may overwinter in mild areas Morphology: Leaves narrow, nearly linear leaves to 1-1/2" long, strongly toothed on margins Flowers small heads to 1" across with white ray flowers, bright yellow centers Fruit achene Propagation: seed Usage: small facer or bedding plant used in pots, borders, mass plantings and color bowls; easy care and long blooming season make this a good choice for summer annual color Landscape Care: Watering takes average watering; not especially drought tolerant Fertilizing balanced, slow release fertilizer at planting time Pruning pinch off dead flowers to prolong bloom Pests/Diseases none Special Conditions/Other none Origin: Asia Family: Asteraceae Notes: |
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