Ox-Eye Daisy - Leucanthemum vulgare

The Ox-eye Daisy is a charming, and robust flower that blooms for up to 4 weeks starting from late spring. These tall flower stalks sprout from a dark green rosette of leaves. The flowers reach up to 3 in in diameter, making it impossible to overlook these beauties in the garden. Even when the flowers have died back for the year, this plant remains an attractive green herbaceous component of the gardening with it’s remaining gently serrated and lobed leaves.

The flowers are spritely and tall, reaching up to 3 ft in height. Given their robust stem and long-lasting flowers, they make aptly suitable cut flowers to add to a beautiful bouquet. Fine hairs cover the length of these leggy flowers making them not only beautiful to look at but also soft and velvety to the touch.

Plant Details - Ox-Eye Daisy

Family: Asteraceae

Hardiness Zones: 4 to 9

Light Requirement: Full sun to partial shade

Water Needs: Moderate

Height: 1 to 3 ft

Spread: 2 to 3 ft

Growth Rate: Medium

Bloom Time: May to August

Flower Color: White petals with yellow center

Wildlife Value: Attracts to pollinators

The Ox-eye Daisy is a delightful addition to a cottage garden or pollinator meadow. They are easily pollinated by a myriad of insects and bring a bustle of butterflies and bees to the garden. The contrast of the yellow, white, and green colors brings a happy spirit to the garden, especially when matched to a bright blue sky. The flowers of this plant are edible as well. Harvest the buds prior to blooming and marinate them in a vinegarette to add to a sandwich or atop a fresh salad. The flowers can be dried as well to make a homegrown herbal tea; just add hot water!

Landscape Uses and Maintenance - Ox-Eye Daisy

This plant is low maintenance, disease free, rabbit and deer-resistant. They grow the best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. However, they can tolerate dry soils during the summer months as long as they are provided with some afternoon shade.

While it is a beautiful flower, it can be a bit weedy, and is best planted in an uncontained area where the plant can roam. It spreads via rhizome growth under the soil surface. To maintain its vigorous growth, divide the plants every 3 years. Once the flowers have faded, they can be deadheaded to promote further flowering.

Noteworthy Characteristics

Prolific flowering, attractive to pollinators, low maintenance.

This delightfully cheery herbaceous plant boasts colors of stark white, happy yellow, and vibrant green that can brighten any gardenscape. Shop for the Ox-eyed Daisy online at TN Nursery. For 68 years, we have served the landscaping industry and homeowners with specimen plants.

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Bloom Season

Summer

Bloom/Foliage Color

White

Height at Maturity

Over 12"

Care

Daisies thrive in well-drained soil and should be watered off, letting the soil dry slightly between waterings. Deadhead old blossoms to promote more blooms and reduce foliage in late fall to maintain plant health. Fertilize once in spring for best results.

Plant Reproduction

Daisy spreads vegetatively by using short runner-like growths called stolons.

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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