Shasta Daisy Seeds

Shasta Daisy is a timeless garden favorite that produces large, brilliant white daisy-like flowers with sunny golden-yellow centers from early summer well into late summer. Held high above sturdy green foliage, the cheerful blooms brighten borders, cottage gardens, cutting gardens, and pollinator landscapes with their classic beauty. Few perennials offer such dependable flowering while adding effortless charm and elegance to the summer garden.

The nectar-rich blossoms attract honeybees, native bees, butterflies, hoverflies, and numerous other beneficial pollinating insects throughout the blooming season. Their broad, open flower centers provide easy access to nectar and pollen, making them valuable feeding stations for a wide variety of pollinators. As the flowers mature, the seed heads may also provide food for finches and other small songbirds, adding additional wildlife value later in the season.

Growing 24 to 36 inches tall, Shasta Daisy thrives in full sun and fertile, well-drained soil, tolerating heat, drought, and a wide range of garden conditions once established. Easy to grow and exceptionally long-lived, it performs beautifully in pollinator gardens, perennial borders, cottage gardens, cutting gardens, and naturalized landscapes. Regular deadheading encourages continuous blooming, providing months of bright flowers with minimal care.

Specifications
Botanical Name: Chrysanthemum maximum (syn. Leucanthemum × superbum)
Plant Type: Hardy perennial
Height: 24–36 inches
Spread: 18–24 inches
Flower Color: Pure white with golden-yellow centers
Bloom Season: Early summer through late summer
Sun Requirements: Full sun
Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-drained soil
Water Needs: Moderate; drought tolerant once established
Hardiness: USDA Zones 4–9
Bee Attraction: Excellent
Butterfly Attraction: Excellent
Hummingbird Attraction: Occasional

Seedman Notes
Shasta Daisy remains one of the world's most beloved perennial flowers, combining months of brilliant white blooms with exceptional garden performance and outstanding pollinator value. Its classic daisy blossoms attract bees and butterflies throughout the summer while providing beautiful cut flowers, making Chrysanthemum maximum an essential addition to pollinator gardens, perennial borders, and cottage landscapes.