Shasta Daisy Seeds 100 - Chrysanthemum Maximum White Perennial Flower

Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum maximum, now classified as Leucanthemum x superbum) is a classic white perennial flower that brings timeless charm to cottage gardens, borders, and cutting gardens. Its large, daisy-like blooms feature crisp white petals surrounding a bright golden-yellow center, creating a cheerful display from early summer through fall. These hardy perennials return year after year, naturalizing gracefully when conditions are right.

Shasta Daisies are prized for their long bloom season, easy-going nature, and ability to attract pollinators. They pair beautifully with other perennials such as coneflowers, salvia, and ornamental grasses, and make excellent cut flowers with a long vase life. Whether planted en masse or mixed into a wildflower meadow, they add bright, classic elegance to any sunny landscape.

Plant Features

• Produces large white daisy flowers with golden-yellow centers
• Long blooming period from early summer into fall
• Attracts bees and butterflies to the garden
• Excellent for cut flower arrangements
• Hardy perennial that returns each year in suitable climates

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Chrysanthemum maximum (syn. Leucanthemum x superbum)
• Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
• Water Requirements: Medium; keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged
• Growth Habit: Upright, clump-forming
• Bloom Season: Early summer to early fall
• Mature Height: Typically 24-36 inches
• Spacing: 12-18 inches apart

Planting & Care

Sow Shasta Daisy seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost date. Press seeds lightly into the soil surface; they need light to germinate. Maintain a temperature of 65-70°F and keep the medium consistently moist. Germination usually occurs in 10-21 days. Once seedlings have several true leaves, transplant them into individual pots and harden them off before planting outdoors after the danger of frost has passed.

Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil. Space plants 12-18 inches apart to allow good air circulation. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a deep root system. Once established, Shasta Daisies are relatively drought-tolerant. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continued blooming. In late fall, cut back stems to ground level. Divide clumps every 2-3 years to maintain vigor.

What's Included

100 Shasta Daisy seeds (Chrysanthemum maximum).