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Leucanthemum vulgare (Ox-eye daisy)
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.9m
Max height
Max height
0.6m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Leucanthemum vulgare
Other names
Ox-eye daisy, White weed, White daisy, Marguerite, White goldes, Moon penny, Maudlinwort, Midsummer daisy, Love-me-not, Large white gowan, Espibawn, Herb Margaret, White goldes, Sheriff pink, Love-me, Field daisy, May queen, Ox eye daisy, Oxeye daisy, Chrysanthemum leucanthemum
Genus
Leucanthemum Leucanthemum
Species
L. vulgare - L. vulgare is a perennial with dark green foliage and small white daisy-like flowers in spring and summer.
Leucanthemum vulgare is: Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming
Flower
White, Yellow in Spring; Yellow, White in Summer
Foliage
Green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
General care
Pruning
Deadhead regularly then cut stems down to the ground in winter.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Leucanthemum vulgare (Ox-eye daisy) will reach a height of 0.9m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Garden edging, Containers, Wildflower, Wildlife
Cultivation
Plant in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. This plant may need support.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
Companion plants
Botanical name
Leucanthemum vulgare
Other names
Ox-eye daisy, White weed, White daisy, Marguerite, White goldes, Moon penny, Maudlinwort, Midsummer daisy, Love-me-not, Large white gowan, Espibawn, Herb Margaret, White goldes, Sheriff pink, Love-me, Field daisy, May queen, Ox eye daisy, Oxeye daisy, Chrysanthemum leucanthemum
Genus
Leucanthemum Leucanthemum
Species
L. vulgare - L. vulgare is a perennial with dark green foliage and small white daisy-like flowers in spring and summer.
Native to
Asia, Europe
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming
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Colour
Flower
White, Yellow in Spring; Yellow, White in Summer
Foliage
Green in All seasons
General care
Pruning
Deadhead regularly then cut stems down to the ground in winter.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Leucanthemum vulgare (Ox-eye daisy) will reach a height of 0.9m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Garden edging, Containers, Wildflower, Wildlife
Cultivation
Plant in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. This plant may need support.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
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