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Leucanthemum × superbum 'Becky' ('Becky' shasta daisy)

Leucanthemum × superbum 'Becky' Photo/Illustration: Michelle Gervais

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Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Botanical Name: Leucanthemum × superbum 'Becky' lew-KAN-theh-mum ex soo-PER-bum Common Name: 'Becky' shasta daisy Genus: Leucanthemum
This Shasta daisy cultivar has especially large white flowers with yellow centers held on 3- to 4-foot-tall, strong stems that don't need staking. It also blooms later than most of the other cultivars. It originated in a Southern garden, but it is very adaptable to other climates. The masses of crisp, bright blooms are a mainstay of the summer border.
 Noteworthy characteristics: Large daisy flowers on strong stems over a long period from midsummer to early fall. Good cut flower. Attracts butterflies.
 Care: Grow in full sun (or light shade in hot areas) and moist but well-drained soil of average fertility. Deadhead regularly and divide every two or three years.
 Propagation: Divide in early spring or late summer or sow seed in a cold frame in spring or fall.
 Problems: Aphids, slugs, earwigs, chrysanthemum nematode, leaf miners, leaf spots, and stem rot can sometimes cause problems.
Height 3 ft. to 6 ft.
Spread 1 ft. to 3 ft.
Growth Habit Clumps
Growth Pace Moderate Grower
Light Full Sun to Part Shade
Moisture Medium Moisture
Maintenance Moderate
Characteristics Attracts Butterflies; Showy Flowers
Bloom Time Early Fall; Fall; Late Summer; Summer
Flower Color White Flower
Uses Beds and Borders
Style Cottage Garden
Seasonal Interest Summer Interest, Fall Interest
Type Perennials

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