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Herbaceous Perennial

Leucanthemum vulgare
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ox-eye daisy

A rhizomatous perennial to 90cm tall, with clumps of dark green spoon-shaped basal leaves to 10cm long and shorter stem leaves. Solitary white, daisy-like flowerheads with yellow disk florets, are produced in late spring and early summer above the foliage

Other common names
big daisy
bull daisy
see moredog daisy
dun daisy
espibawn
field daisy
herb Margaret
horse daisy
horse gowan
large white gowan
love-me-not
mathes
maudlinwort
midsummer daisy
moon daisy
moon flower
moon penny
poor-land daisy
pretty maids
sheriff pink
white cap
white daisy
white goldes
white man's weed
white ox-eye
white weed
love-me
marguerite
Synonyms
Chrysanthemum leucanthemum
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring White Yellow Green
Summer White Yellow Green
Autumn Green
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

South–facing or North–facing or West–facing or East–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H7
Botanical details
Family
Asteraceae
Native to the UK
Yes
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump forming
Genus

Leucanthemum are robust herbaceous perennials with narrowly oblong leaves and daisy-like flower-heads with white rays

Name status

Correct

Plant range
Europe, Asia

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade; plants may need support

Propagation

Propagate by seed or division

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Wildflower meadow
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Cut flowers
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Ground cover
Pruning

Deadhead regularly then cut stems down to the ground in winter

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids

Diseases

May be subject to a leaf spot

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