Flower Common Name & Scientific Name: Shasta Daisy, family, Asteraceae. Scientific Name: Leucanthemum x superbum
The shasta daisy has white petals surrounding a yellow center, resembling a classic daisy flower. It typically grows on tall stems with dark green foliage. Shasta daisies are known for their bright and cheery appearance in gardens.
Buy a shorter variety of Shasta Daisy.
Shasta daisies typically have 15 to 30 petals per flower, arranged in a single layer around a central yellow disc. The petals are usually white, contributing to the flower's classic daisy appearance. However, the exact number can vary slightly depending on the specific variety of Shasta daisy.
Luther Burbank
A flower that starts with SH is the Shasta daisy.
There are many daisy flower types; this species of flower is as beautiful as it is varied. The various types of daisies are Blue Daisy, Lazy Daisy or Prairie Daisy, African Daisy, Giant Daisy, African Daisy, Kingfisher Daisy, Sunshine Daisy, Gerbera Daisy, Transvaal Daisy or Barberton Daisy, Tahoka Daisy, Livingstone Daisy, Gloriosa Daisy, Dahlberg Daisy, Butter Daisy, Michaelmas Daisy, Swan River Daisy, Tatarian Daisy, Painted Daisy, Paris Daisy, Shasta Daisy, Crown-Daisy, Ox-eye Daisy and Nippon Oxeye Daisy. Among all the daisy flower types, the most popular ones are the Shasta Daisy and African Daisy.
Your Shasta daisy may not be blooming due to factors such as insufficient sunlight, improper soil conditions, lack of nutrients, or overcrowding. It is important to ensure that the plant receives adequate sunlight, well-draining soil, and proper fertilization to encourage blooming.
Shasta daisies will rebloom several times a year if you deadhead (remove old flowers) correctly. I cut the stem above the node closest to the flower before the flower is spent and has a chance to seed; the node will produce new stems that will produce blooms. If you remove those flowers before they go to seed, the daisy will produce even more stems - and it will continue to do so until you allow the plant to go to seed.
The root system of the Shasta daisy (Leucanthemum × superbum) typically consists of a fibrous root network that spreads horizontally. This type of root system helps the plant absorb water and nutrients efficiently while providing stability. Additionally, Shasta daisies can develop rhizomes, which allow them to propagate and spread in the garden. Overall, their roots contribute to their resilience and adaptability in various soil conditions.
Daisies grow all over the world except Antarctica. The Shasta daisy was developed by Luther Burbank in California.
The scientific or taxonomic name would be Chrysanthemum x superbum.