Shasta Daisy Alaska

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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!

Botanical Name:Leucanthemum x superbum

Family:Asteraceae

Native:Only in cultivation

Hardiness:Perennial in USDA zones 59

Plant Dimensions:24″36″ tall, 12″24″ wide

Variety Information:3″ flowers, white petals with yellow center

Exposure:Full sun

Bloom Period:Summer

Attributes:Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower

When to Sow Outside:2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost ate. 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″

Harvesting:For longest vase life, harvest in the morning, choosing flowers where the outer petals have just fully opened.

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