Marguerite, Daisy, Moon Daisy, Dog Daisy, Ox-eye Daisy Leucanthemum vulgare - Chrysanthemum leucanthemum

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Botanical Name:

Leucanthemum vulgare

Family:

Asteraceae

Genus:

Leucanthemum

Species:

vulgare

Common Name:

Marguerite, Daisy, Moon Daisy, Dog Daisy, Ox-eye Daisy

Seeds Per Pound:
698,461
Quantity:
1 lb
Germination:
85%
Germination Test Type:
Actual
Purity:
99%
Height:
18-24 inches
Collection Locale:
Oregon
Crop Year:
2023
Minimum Hardiness Zone:
3
In Stock: 1 lb
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Growing Info, follow in order:
Scarification: none required.
Stratification: none required.
Germination: sow seed 1/16" deep, tamp the soil, lightly mulch the seed bed.
In a Nutshell:
* The oxeye daisy ( Leucanthemum vulgare , syn. Chrysanthemum leucanthemum ), also known as the marguerite , is a widespread flowering plant native to Europe and the temperate regions of Asia . It is one of a number of plants to be called by the common name daisy . It is also sometimes called moon daisy or dog daisy. more...
* A distilled water made from the flowers is an effective eye lotion in the treatment of conjunctivitis. more...
[ edit ] Description Leucanthemum vulgare is a perennial herb 2 feet (61 cm) high by 1 foot (0.30 m) wide. The stem is mostly unbranched and sprouts laterally from a creeping rhizomatous rootstock . [ 1 ] The leaves are dark green on both sides. The basal and middle leaves are petiolate, obovate to spoon-shaped, and serrate to dentate. The upper leaves are shorter, sessile, and borne along the stem. Leucanthemum vulgare blooms from late spring to autumn. The small flower head , not larger than 5 centimetres (2.0 in), consists of about 20 white ray florets that surround a yellow disc, growing on the end of 1 to 3 ft (30 to 91 cm) tall stems . The plant produces an abundant number of flat seeds , without pappus , that remain viable in the soil for 2 to 3 years. It also spreads vegetatively by rhizomes . [ 1 ]
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Physical Characteristics  Leucanthemum vulgare is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft). It is hardy to zone 3 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from Jun to August. The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs) and are pollinated by Bees, flies, beetles, lepidoptera, self.The plant is self-fertile. The plant prefers light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and requires well-drained soil.The plant prefers neutral and basic (alkaline) soils..It cannot grow in the shade.It requires moist soil.The plant can tolerates strong winds but not maritime exposure.
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Usda description:
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Usda description:
More info on http://plants.usda.gov