Leucanthemum vulgare (Field Daisy)

Leucanthemum sp. (Field Daisy) white flower with yellow center, a detailed close up shot.
Leucanthemum sp. (Field Daisy) white petals radiate from a gold center atop a green stem.

Botanical name: Leucanthemum sp.

Common names: Field Daisy, Ox Eye, Love-Me-Love-Me-Not, Marguerite, Moon Daisy

Family: Asteraceae

Origin: Europe

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 5-9?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapGroundcover and low-growing 2ft plantSmall plant 2-5 ftFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryYellow, orange flowersWhite, off-white flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsEthnomedical plant. Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles. Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.Subtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

One of the most popular wild flowers, this widely naturalized Eurasian plant has flower heads with a yellow center and white rays. This is one of the toughest perennial wildflowers. First spring after germination the season before, bloom is extremely early and very profuse. One of the first wild perennials to bloom in any meadow.


Leucanthemum sp. (Field Daisy) with white petals and yellow centers in a close up.
Leucanthemum sp. (Field Daisy) with white petals and round yellow centers among long green grass.
Leucanthemum sp. (Field Daisy) white yellow flower close up for garden plant interest
Leucanthemum sp. (Field Daisy) with white petals surrounding golden yellow centers among narrow green leaves.
Leucanthemum sp. (Field Daisy) white yellow flower close up for garden interest and natural beauty
Leucanthemum sp. (Field Daisy) white petals surrounding a circular yellow center on a green background
Leucanthemum sp. (Field Daisy) white flower close up with yellow center and dew drops.
Leucanthemum sp. (Field Daisy) flower with white petals and a golden yellow center against dark foliage.


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