Shasta Daisy

Shasta Daisy - The "He loves me, he loves me not" Perennial

The Shasta daisy is a delicate, hardy, and resilient perennial plant named for Mt. Shasta in California, where the plant was cultivated. Its snow-white petals match Mt. Shasta’s snowy peaks. In the 18th and 19th centuries, young girls used to call it the "he loves me, he loves me not" flower. Girls would pick the white petals surrounding the yellow center off, and one would be "he loves me" and the other "he loves me not." By the time the last petal was chosen, fate would tell them if the boy of their dreams loved them.

Aside from folklore, Tammy at TN Nursery enjoys writing about plants with this much character. This is one of her favorite perennials due to the vibrant yellow center and the vibrant white outline of the petals. She states, "The Shasta Daisy is a super hardy perennial, and we grow thousands to meet the demands we sell so many." They are super easy to grow and a favorite of our customers. It's low maintenance, disease- and pest-resistant, and it never has to be sprayed with herbicides or fungicides, making it a super environmentally friendly perennial of choice.

 This flower is commonly found across the United States, despite being native to Europe and temperate regions in Asia. The silky petals and soft yellow center are immediately recognizable, and gorgeous at every turn.

Shasta Daisy Plant Details (Leucanthemum Superbum)

Family: Asteraceae

Light Requirement: Full sun, Partial shade

Water Needs: Low

Height: 1-4 ft

Spread: 1-2 ft

Growth Rate: Moderate - Fast

Soil Preference: Moist, Well-drained, Clay, Loam, Sand

Bloom Time: Summer - Early fall

Flower Color: White

Wildlife Value: Butterflies

Why Choose the Shasta Daisy for Your Garden

The Shasta Daisy is a 21-petaled flower whose thin, white petals have two overlapped rows. The petals are clustered tightly around a fluffy yellow center containing pollen. The narrow, oblong leaves are deep green with toothy edges along the sides.

The wide, eye-catching blooms are common in cut flower gardens and spread just as easily as native daisies despite their non-native status. These flowers can be distinguished from native daisy varieties by their shorter petals and flat, yellow center, ringed with light green.

How to Grow and Care for Shasta Daisy Plants

These sunny, cheerful blossoms are an undemanding plant which can thrive in many climatic areas. The flowers bloom from summer to early fall, and charm any corner of your gardenscape with their lush foliage for the rest of the year.

The Shasta Daisy prefers moist, well-drained soil but is happy in clay, loam, or sandy soil. Its blooms are attractive to butterflies, which help with pollination, and the seeds are dispersed through animals, running water, wind, and even mud carried around on shoes. 

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How to Grow and Care for Bare Root Perennials, Tubers, and Bulbs

Bare root perennials, tubers, and bulbs are an easy and economical way to jumpstart your garden with lasting beauty. These dormant plants should be planted in early spring or fall while the soil is cool and workable. Before planting, soak bare roots in water for 1–2 hours to rehydrate them. Choose a location based on the plant’s light needs—most flowering types prefer full sun, while others thrive in partial shade.

For bare root perennials, dig a shallow hole and spread the roots out naturally, ensuring the crown is level with the soil surface. For tubers and bulbs, plant with the pointed side facing up at a depth about two to three times their height. Cover with soil, gently press down, and water thoroughly.

Keep soil consistently moist (not soggy) until new growth appears. Add mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds, but avoid covering the crown or bulb tops. Once established, these plants require little maintenance—just seasonal watering, occasional dividing, and deadheading or pruning as needed. With proper care, they’ll return and thrive year after year.

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