Shasta Daisy
Leucanthemum × superbum
Monrovia® varieties
Traits
Varieties We Carry
Wstrn Str LeoLeucanthemum × superbumMonroviaWstrn Str PiscesLeucanthemum × superbumMonrovia
Sizes & Pricing
#1MonroviaFrom$16.95
Fresh this week. Last restocked Jun 15.
LightFull Sun
WaterModerate
Mature size1-3 ft × 1-2 ft
About Shasta Daisy
Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum × superbum) is a cheerful flowering perennial with classic white ray petals surrounding a yellow center disc, beloved by pollinators. In Northeast Florida, it performs best as a cool-season plant: set out in fall for winter and spring bloom, as the combination of intense summer heat and humidity shortens its perennial lifespan — select heat-tolerant cultivars such as 'Snowcap' for best results. Starting at $16.95.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Winter, Spring (treat as cool-season annual/biennial in NE FL; plant fall for Jan–May bloom)
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Foliage
- Herbaceous (cool-season annual or short-lived perennial in NE FL)
- Soil
- Sandy, Loam, Well-drained
Care essentials
Light
Shasta daisy requires full sun (minimum 6 hours daily); in Northeast Florida's peak summer heat, light afternoon shade improves performance and longevity — though best results come from treating it as a cool-season plant.
Water
Water moderately and consistently; allow the top inch of soil to dry between waterings. Excellent drainage is essential — Florida's summer rains and humidity can cause root rot. Deadhead spent blooms to extend flowering.
Soil & Fertilizer
Plant in well-drained, loamy or sandy soil amended with compost. Fertilize at planting with a balanced slow-release fertilizer; avoid high-nitrogen formulas that promote foliage at the expense of flowers. In NE Florida, plant in fall for a winter-to-spring display.
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Common questions
Is Shasta Daisy a good plant for St. Augustine?
Shasta Daisy is a plant for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, reaching 1-3 ft × 1-2 ft.