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Shasta Daisy

Scientific Name: Chrysanthemum maximum (Cav.) Sweet
Synonym: Chrysanthemum superbum, Leucanthemum Χ superbum
Family: Asteraceae

Shasta Daisies at the end of May

Recommended Temperature Zone:
Sunset®: 1-24, 26, 28-43
USDA: 5-10

Frost Tolerance: Hardy in Phoenix

Heat Tolerance: Heat resistant in Phoenix, but likes light shade

Sun Exposure: Full sun to light shade (light shade better for double-flowered varieties)

Origin: European gardens

Growth Habits: Clump forming perennial to 3 feet tall, 3 feet spread (90 x 90 cm)

Flowers: White flowers

Watering Needs: Regular water, well drained soil. Rot easily in winter if kept in overly wet soil

Propagation: Seeds or divisions in spring and fall, basal cuttings

Blooming Habits:
In Phoenix, the shasta daisy blooms from May to the end of August. They make good cut flowers. Deadhead the flower spikes after they finish blooming.

Culture:
The shasta daisies are preferred host for aphids, check and treat as needed. They like a moist, moderately fertile, well drained soil with a high organic content.

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