Alaska shasta daisy
Leucanthemum superbum 'Alaska'
USDA zones5 to 9
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Size1.5 to 3 feet tall18 to 24 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- White with yellow centers
Notes
'Alaska' Shasta daisy (Leucanthemum superbum 'Alaska') is a drought tolerant perennial. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full sun and dry to average soil. Deer and rabbits usually look elsewhere for a meal. White flowers with yellow centers open in mid to late summer. Plants grow 18 to 36 inches tall and spread 18 to 24 inches.
Pairs well with Cat mint, Feather reed grass, and Greig's tulip.