Climate matters. This page is a practical baseline. Confirm cultivar, local frost/heat conditions, mature size and regional restrictions before planting.
Shasta Daisy — Growing reference
| Scientific name | Leucanthemum x superbum |
|---|---|
| Seed germination (days) | 10–21 |
| Soil temperature for germination (°C) | 15.6–21.1 |
| First harvest or flowering (days) | 120–365 |
| Measured from | Seed |
| Plant spacing (cm) | 45.7–61 |
| Mature height (cm) | 45.7–91.4 |
| Mature spread (cm) | 45.7–61 |
| USDA hardiness zones | 5–9 |
| Light | Full sun |
| Water | Moderate |
| Sowing method | indoor-start |
Growing directions
Sow seeds on the surface of moist potting mix and keep at 60–70°F for germination; transplant after the last frost into well-drained soil. Shasta daisies often bloom lightly the first year from seed and fully the second year — named cultivars from division or plugs bloom more reliably in year 1. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage repeat blooming from midsummer into fall. Divide clumps every 2–3 years in spring, discarding the woody center and replanting vigorous outer sections.
Source and local conditions
Typical planning ranges from OpenPlantDB (CC0). Cultivar, climate, season and growing method can change these values. Confirm the seed label and local guidance before planting.
Source & verification
OpenPlantDB · CC0