Snowcap Shasta Daisy is a compact fast-growing perennial with a dense mounding habit. Its coarse, leathery dark green foliage is topped with heavy blooms of large white daisy-like flowers with golden centers on short stems that bloom in summer. Prefers full sun and moist well-drained soil.
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Type:
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Perennial
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Height:
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1’ - 1.5’
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Spread:
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0.5’ - 1'
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Spacing:
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1’
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USDA Hardiness Zone:
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5 - 9
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Culture:
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Full Sun
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Bloom Color:
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White
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Season of Interest:
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Summer
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Pinch back stems as needed to control height. Cut back to 6" after flowering and mulch. Aphids, thrips and spider mites may cause significant damage. Potential disease problems include Botrytis, leaf spots, rust, powdery mildew, stem and root rots, verticillium wilt, aster yellows, and viruses.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Tickseed, Speedwell, Blanket Flower
IMAGE: Photo by F. D. Richards, Leucanthemum x superbum 'Snowcap', 2016
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
