Description
Shasta daisy is possibly the oldest hybridized American garden flower. Large, bright white flowers bloom continuously from summer to fall, making it a beautiful addition to any perennial garden. Plants are easy to grow from seed, and long-lived for years of enjoyment. The 3" blooms attract bees and butterflies, and make great cut flowers. Produce colored flowers by placing stems in a water with food coloring!
Variety Info
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native: Only in cultivation
- Hardiness: Perennial in USDA zones 5–9
- Exposure: Full sun
- Bloom Period: Summer
- Plant Dimensions: 24"–36" tall, 12"–24" wide
- Variety Info: 3" flowers, white petals with yellow center
- Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Butterflies, Cut Flower
Sowing Info
- When to Sow Outside: 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date. Sow as late as 2 months before your average first fall frost date.
- When to Start Inside: 6 to 8 weeks before your average last frost date.
- Days to Emerge: 10 –15 days
- Seed Depth: Surface
- Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 12"–24"
- Thinning: When 1"–2" tall, thin to 1 every 12"–24"
Growing Info
- Harvesting: For longest vase life, harvest in the morning, choosing flowers where the outer petals have just fully opened.
Description
Shasta daisy is possibly the oldest hybridized American garden flower. Large, bright white flowers bloom continuously from summer to fall, making it a beautiful addition to any perennial garden. Plants are easy to grow from seed, and long-lived for years of enjoyment. The 3" blooms attract bees and butterflies, and make great cut flowers. Produce colored flowers by placing stems in a water with food coloring!
Variety Info
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native: Only in cultivation
- Hardiness: Perennial in USDA zones 5–9
- Exposure: Full sun
- Bloom Period: Summer
- Plant Dimensions: 24"–36" tall, 12"–24" wide
- Variety Info: 3" flowers, white petals with yellow center
- Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Butterflies, Cut Flower
Sowing Info
- When to Sow Outside: 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date. Sow as late as 2 months before your average first fall frost date.
- When to Start Inside: 6 to 8 weeks before your average last frost date.
- Days to Emerge: 10 –15 days
- Seed Depth: Surface
- Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 12"–24"
- Thinning: When 1"–2" tall, thin to 1 every 12"–24"
Growing Info
- Harvesting: For longest vase life, harvest in the morning, choosing flowers where the outer petals have just fully opened.