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Shasta daisy

Leucanthemum × superbum

Also called Leucanthemum

Garden plant · Perennials

The clump dies out from the middle after three or four years. Split it, throw the woody centre away and replant the outside.

Care at a glance

Ease
Easy
Water
Every 5 daysWater the ground — water at the base, in the morning, not over the leaves.
Light
Full sun to part shade
Feed
Every 45 days
Humidity
Average
Hardiness
Hardy — a cold winter RHS H5, to -15°C
Size
0.75 m tall · 0.75 m across
Lifecycle
Perennial
Origin
A garden hybrid

Is it safe for pets and people?

PetsNothing recorded against it

No animal-poison authority lists this plant either way.

PeopleNot checked yet

Nobody has checked this one against a source for us yet, so treat it as unknown rather than safe.

Checked against ASPCA and RHS on 2026-08-03. Where a source says nothing, we say nothing.

A guide, not veterinary or medical advice. If a pet or a person has eaten a plant and you are worried, call your vet or doctor now — don’t wait for signs to appear. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.

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