Leucanthemum superbum 'Becky'
  Common Name: Shasta Daisy
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Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

2003 PPA Plant of the Year! This may be the best selection of Shasta yet. Prized for its durability in the hot, humid summers of the south and its cold tolerance in the north, 'Becky' has proven to be a sturdy, hardy cultivar.

Copious amounts of very large, 3in single, white blooms are produced atop strong stems which are ideal for cutting. Despite its height, this variety does not usually require staking. 'Becky' was introduced by Jim and Becky Stewart of Decatur, GA.

Shasta Daisies are all-time favorites for the perennial border. The cheery flowers begin to appear in late spring and continue on for several months if faithfully deadheaded. Shastas mix so effortlessly with other perennials that no garden should be without them!

Origin: Not Native to North America

Characteristics:



Height:
  36-42 Inches
Spread:
  18-24 Inches
Flower Color:
  White Shades
Foliage Color:
  Green shades
Hardiness Zone:
5,6,7,8,9
Find Your Zone
Sun or Shade?:
  Full sun (> 6 hrs. direct sun)
Wet or dry?:
  Low water needs
  Average water needs
Want to see wings?:
  Attracts butterflies
How fast should it grow?:
  Medium
When should it bloom?:
  Early summer
  Midsummer
  Late summer
How's your soil?:
  Average Soil
  Fertile Soil
Sweet or Sour Soil?:
  Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0)
  Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)
What's your garden style?:
  Cottage
  Eclectic

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Size(s) Offered:
  Plugs: 30ct
  Plugs: 72ct

Attributes:
Border plants
Cut flower or foliage
Mass Planting
Easy to grow

Homeowner Growing & Maintenance Tips:

Leucanthemums require full sun and well-drained soil to be at their best. Winter drainage is especially important; planting in raised beds will help to provide these conditions. Shastas make good perennials for Southern gardens, though partial shade is recommended in the warmest zones.

Division can be done in either spring or fall, and is recommended due to this perennial's tendency to be short-lived.


Companions:
Common/Botanical Name
 Zones  
Nepeta faassenii 'Six Hills Giant'
Common Name: Catmint
3,4,5,6,7,8
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Hemerocallis 'Buttered Popcorn'
Common Name: Daylily
3,4,5,6,7,8,9
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Sedum 'Autumn Fire'
Common Name: Stonecrop-Autumn
3,4,5,6,7,8,9
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Iris sibirica 'White Swirl'
Common Name: Iris-Siberian
3,4,5,6,7,8,9
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Coreopsis grandiflora 'Sunray'
Common Name: Tickseed
4,5,6,7,8,9
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Phlox paniculata 'Red Riding Hood'
Common Name: Phlox-Tall Garden
4,5,6,7,8
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Delphinium elatum 'Blue Lace'
Common Name: Delphinium
3,4,5,6,7
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Platycodon grandiflorus 'Fuji White'
Common Name: Balloon Flower
3,4,5,6,7,8
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History:

The shasta daisy is a hybrid of many daisy types, notably the oxeye daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare) and the Japanese field daisy (Nipponanthemum nipponicum), produced after 17 year of breeding by horticulturist Luther Burbank. He named them after Mount Shasta in California.

While every effort has been made to describe this plant accurately, please keep in mind that the height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates throughout the country. The description of this plant was written based on our experience growing it in Michigan (USDA hardiness zone 5) and on numerous outside resources.