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

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