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Leucanthemum vulgare (Ox-eye daisy)

Other names: White weed, White daisy, Marguerite, White goldes, Moon penny, Maudlinwort, Midsummer daisy, Love-me-not, Large white gowan, Espibawn, Herb Margaret, White goldes, Sheriff pink, Love-me, Field daisy, May queen, Ox eye daisy, Oxeye daisy, Chrysanthemum leucanthemum

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Species
L. vulgare is a perennial with dark green foliage and small white daisy-like flowers in spring and summer.
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Season of interest

Flower

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Flower

Foliage

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Foliage
Height and spread

Height and spread

Size Max height Max spread To maturity
0.9 m 0.6 m 2-5 years
2 ft 1 ft 2-5 years

Where to grow

Soil type
  • Chalky
  • Clay
  • Loamy
  • Sandy
Soil drainage
  • Moist but well-drained
  • Well-drained
Soil pH
  • Acid
  • Alkaline
  • Neutral
Sunlight
  • Partial Shade
  • Full Sun
Aspect
  • East
  • West
  • South
  • North
Exposure
  • Exposed
  • Sheltered

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Cultivation

Plant in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. This plant may need support.

Suggested uses

Containers/Patio, Beds and borders, Wildflower, Wildlife, Garden edging

UK hardiness

H7

USDA zones

Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10

Sunset zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, A1, A2, A3, 1, 2, 3

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Moderate/Medium
Central Valley = Moderate/Medium
South Coastal = Moderate/Medium
South Inland = Moderate/Medium
High and Intermediate Desert = Moderate/Medium
Low Desert = Moderate/Medium

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Clump-forming

Native to

Europe, Temperate Asia

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic

Plant care

Pruning

Deadhead regularly then cut stems down to the ground in winter.

Propagation methods

Seed, Division

Pests

Diseases

Deadhead regularly (optional)

Divide and replant in spring

Divide and replant after flowering

Cut back in winter before any new growth (optional)

Plant in moist but well-drained soil (autumn or spring)

Plant in full sun or partial shade (autumn or spring)

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Leucanthemum graminifolium Grass-leaved ox-eye daisy
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Leucanthemum vulgare

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Ox-eye daisies or moon daisies are among the first plants to establish themselves in a wildflower meadow. It grows well on any soil in a sunny position. It makes an excellent addition to the wildlife garden and attracts many insects.
Posted: Thursday 11th of June 2009 07:11 PM Last reply: Saturday 1st of March 2025 03:52 AM
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