Leucanthemum, Shasta Daisy 'Aglaya'

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
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
Regional

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

Wilmington, Delaware

Payette, Idaho

Chicago, Illinois

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Salem, Massachusetts

Uxbridge, Massachusetts

Cincinnati, Ohio

Franklin, Ohio

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Richmond, Texas

Kalama, Washington

Vancouver, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
1
neutral
0
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(Zone 8a) | May 2010 | positive

This is my third attempt at growing this daisy. First two times, it died due to insufficient watering. Third time I planted in a shade...Read More

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Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

Med 28" - Plant 16 "apart. Flowers late spring to mid-summer. Double frilled white. The center frilling standing well out from the petals...Read More

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Cincinnati, OH (Zone 6a) | July 2006 | positive

Aglaias are solid performers in my garden. I purchased them from Jackson and Perkins in 2004 and planted them in dappled sunlight. They h...Read More

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