Leucanthemum X superbum 'Snowcap' #1

Snowcap Shasta Daisy

Leucanthemum x superbum 'Snowcap'

Plant Height: 12 inches

Flower Height: 18 inches

Spacing: 16 inches

Sunlight: full sun partial shade

Hardiness Zone: 4a

Description:

A delightful variety of the ever-popular shasta daisy known for a high bloom rate; abundant beautiful white blooms with yellow eyes rise above and graciously contrast the deep green foliage; wonderful choice to mass as a garden focal point

Ornamental Features

Snowcap Shasta Daisy has masses of beautiful white daisy flowers with yellow eyes at the ends of the stems from early to late summer, which are most effective when planted in groupings. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its serrated narrow leaves remain dark green in colour throughout the season.

Landscape Attributes

Snowcap Shasta Daisy is an herbaceous perennial with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its medium texture blends into the garden, but can always be balanced by a couple of finer or coarser plants for an effective composition.

This plant will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and should be cut back in late fall in preparation for winter. It is a good choice for attracting butterflies to your yard. Gardeners should be aware of the following characteristic(s) that may warrant special consideration;

Insects
Snowcap Shasta Daisy is recommended for the following landscape applications;

Mass Planting
Border Edging
General Garden Use
Container Planting