Becky Shasta Daisy

Leucanthemum x superbum 'Becky'

Plant Details:

Plant Type: Perennial

Plant Family: Asteraceae

Plant Description: This clump-forming perennial produces large, pure white flowers with yellow centers in late-summer to autumn. Its leaves are green and glossy with toothed margins. This cultivar is noteworthy as one of the largest growing shasta daisies. It will tolerate some drought but prefers moderate amounts of water.

Maintenance:

Maintenance Type: Perennial - Herbaceous

Plant Care: Perennial - Herbaceous (soft-stemmed plants that die back in winter and regrow in spring): Remove spent blooms to promote rebloom later. Some plants tend to flop over after the first bloom and attempt to regrow from the base; in these cases, the old stems can be cut away in summer. As plants become dormant in the fall, remove dead leaves and stems.

Video: Cutting Down Herbaceous Perennials - Spring Cleanup

Plant Attributes:

Mature Size: 3-4' tall x 2-3' wide

Utah Native: No

Nativar: No

Plant Select: Unknown

Pollinator Friendly: Yes

Localscapes: Infill Plant, Foundation Plant

Evergreen: No

Foliage Interest: No

Foliage Colors: Green

Bloom Colors: White

Bloom Seasons: Summer

Bloom Period: Jun - Aug

Erosion Control: No

Ground Cover: No

Foodscape: No

Growing Conditions:

Hardiness Zone: 5 to 9

Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun)

Irrigation Requirement:

Low (1/2" every 10-14 days)

Salt Tolerant: Yes

Deer Tolerant: Yes

Garden Location:

Commercial Concepts
- Garden Entrance
Design Path
- Initial Analysis
- Lots of Pots
Neighborhood Landscapes
- Traditional Yet Thrifty

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Summer
Fall
Winter