Leucanthemum heterophyllum
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Leucanthemum heterophyllum

Wild Daisy

Tier 2 Difficulty: medium Water: low Light: full_sun
Temperature
5–35 °C
Soil pH
6–8
Hardiness
Zone 4–9
Click count
89
Observations
205

Description

Source: leafsnap

Leucanthemum heterophyllum is a species of flowering plant in the aster family

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun

Leucanthemum pallens is a perennial herbaceous plant that prefers sunny sites and originates from open habitats, commonly found in meadows and grasslands. It favors full sun but can also tolerate partial-sun conditions.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 5–35°C

Leucanthemum pallens can tolerate a broad range of temperatures, but its distribution can still be restricted by specific combinations of moisture and heat. It performs best in warm summer conditions with sufficient rainfall or irrigation. Extended periods of cloudy, rainy weather, as well as prolonged high temperatures, can increase the probability of Leucanthemum pallens dying. In winter, adequate protection from cold can improve the plant's chances of survival.

Ideal temperature: 5–35°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-8
Soil pH: 6-8
🌱 Fertilizer

The best time to fertilize a Leucanthemum pallens is in early spring, as it comes out of dormancy and begins active growth. Fertilization supplies essential nutrients needed for healthy growth. Although Leucanthemum pallens has relatively low fertilizer requirements, applying fertilizer once a year can improve its survival and encourage better, longer-lasting blooms.

🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Herb
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Leucanthemum
Family
Asteraceae
Hardiness Zone
4-9
Mature Height
30 cm to 61 cm
Mature Spread
20 cm to 40 cm
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Deciduous
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Flower Size
3.05 cm to 5.08 cm
Bloom Time
Summer
Planting Time
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Harvest Time
Late summer, Early fall
Native Area
Italy, Spain, France, Bulgaria, Montenegro, Albania, Croatia, Serbia

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Common Names (1)

en Wild Daisy