Leucanthemum, Shasta Daisy 'White Breeze'

Leucanthemumx superbum

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Leucanthemum (lew-KANTH-ih-mum)
Species
x superbum (soo-PER-bum)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
This plant is resistant to deer
Smooth
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Sacramento, California

Earlham, Iowa

Oxford, Mississippi

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
neutral
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Oxford, MS (Zone 7b) | May 2020 | positive

I started these from seed 2 summers ago and planted them into the ground that fall. The following spring, they began to bloom in late Mar...Read More

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Earlham, IA (Zone 5a) | May 2019 | positive

I've had White Breeze in my garden for many years. Like most Shasta Daisy they are short lived. Compact plant with smaller flowers risin...Read More

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Sacramento, CA (Zone 9b) | March 2015 | positive

Pretty easy to grow from seed. Forms a small bushy clump and the flowers bloom high up enough for my toddler to pick easily :P wonderful ...Read More

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