Shasta Daisy
Leucanthemum × superbum

Asteraceae (Aster, Daisy or Sunflower family)

Wildflower

Easy

Starting indoors 

Plant seeds 6-8 weeks before last frost. They should be lightly covered with soil as they need light to germinate, which they should do in about two weeks. Seeds should be kept in a moist environment.

Direct sowing in garden: 

Sow seeds at least 6-8 inches apart and barely cover the seeds with soil, possibly just pressing them into the ground. Most daisies do not want to be planted more than 1/8" deep. Water the seeds and try not to let the soil dry out.

Easy

Shasta Daisy seeds are ready for collection after the petals have fallen off and when the seed heads and supporting stems have turned black or brown.

🌅 Outdoors
Preferred conditions, can also be grown in pots on a porch or balcony

🏠 Indoors 

Daisies prefer the outdoors, but can be grown indoors in large pots. If grown outdoors in pots, you will need to bring them in and keep them in a cool place with light for the winter (during which time you water them whenever it rains or snows or if you notice the soil drying out).

☀️ Full Sun

• Temps: 🌡️ Most daisies enjoy temperatures between 65°F and 75°F, though shasta daisies like temperatures up to around 95°F

• Hardiness Zones: 🗺️ 4 to 9 (2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map - Michigan)

• Humidity: 🌫️ Moderate (40% to 60%) though large established plants can tolerate drier conditions

• Water Conditions: 💧 Low water needs after established

• pH: 🧪 Neutral to slightly acidic preferred, between 6.0-7.5

• Soil conditions: 🌱 Well-draining, rich organic soil

In Michigan, blooms mainly occur in June and July. Deadhead for potential further growth.

Daisies are non-edible for humans and can be mildly toxic to many mammals.