Shasta Daisy plant profile
Leucanthemum x superbum
A perennial flower for full sun.
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When to plant
When to plant Shasta Daisy
Shasta daisy is a clump-forming perennial set out as a plant and propagated by division. Plant in spring once the soil is workable; NC State lists spring and summer bloom, and division keeps clumps vigorous.
The calendar shows this cited seasonal window as an approximate band. It does not convert the season into frost-adjusted dates.
Open Shasta Daisy in my garden calendarShows the source-backed planting season, not frost-adjusted dates.
Growing conditions
- Sun
- Full sun
- Soil pH
- 6 to 8
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Spacing
- 12 to 36 in apart
- Hardiness
- Zones 4a to 9bFind my hardiness zone
Common problems
Watch for these
Also watch for: bacterial leaf spot, southern bacterial wilt.
Evidence trail
Evidence behind this profile
Original extension and institutional publications behind the planting, care, and safety facts on this page.
- Leucanthemum x superbum (Shasta Daisy)
North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox (NC State Extension). Supports general reference. Checked 2026-06-18.