Oxeye Daisy
Leucanthemum vulgare
Also listed as Chrysanthemum leucanthemum, Leucanthemum leucanthemum
Also known as Marguerite Daisy, Moon Daisy, Dog Daisy
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A cheerful perennial wildflower with classic white petals surrounding a golden-yellow center, blooming prolifically throughout summer. Extremely hardy and low-maintenance, it thrives in poor soil and is drought-tolerant once established.
Why grow it
Oxeye daisy offers reliable summer color with minimal input compared to ornamental alternatives that demand richer soil or regular watering. Its ability to establish in marginal ground makes it useful for erosion control, roadside plantings, or garden edges where many ornamentals struggle. Like other hardy Leucanthemum species, it provides consistent flowering without deadheading requirements, though it spreads more vigorously than some cultivated daisy varieties.
Watch out for
In cultivated beds, oxeye daisy self-seeds freely and can overtake adjacent plantings if not monitored. It may take two seasons to reach full flowering vigor from seed or young transplants. Mowing or cutting back after bloom helps prevent excessive self-seeding in managed settings.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Asteraceae
Native Range
European
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Edible Parts
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
Deer Resistance
Inferred from USDA browse palatability
pH Range
Soil Texture
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
A cheerful perennial wildflower with classic white petals surrounding a golden-yellow center, blooming prolifically throughout summer. Extremely hardy and low-maintenance, it thrives in poor soil and is drought-tolerant once established.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Oxeye Daisy grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Why grow it
Oxeye daisy offers reliable summer color with minimal input compared to ornamental alternatives that demand richer soil or regular watering. Its ability to establish in marginal ground makes it useful for erosion control, roadside plantings, or garden edges where many ornamentals struggle. Like other hardy Leucanthemum species, it provides consistent flowering without deadheading requirements, though it spreads more vigorously than some cultivated daisy varieties.
Watch out for
In cultivated beds, oxeye daisy self-seeds freely and can overtake adjacent plantings if not monitored. It may take two seasons to reach full flowering vigor from seed or young transplants. Mowing or cutting back after bloom helps prevent excessive self-seeding in managed settings.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Asteraceae
Native Range
European
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Edible Parts
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
Deer Resistance
Inferred from USDA browse palatability
pH Range
Soil Texture
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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