Oxeye Daisy

(Leucanthemum vulgare)

Oxeye Daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare)

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Summary

Leucanthemum vulgare, commonly known as Oxeye Daisy, is a deciduous perennial herb that is native to a variety of habitats including meadows, pastures, and the edges of fields and roadsides across Europe, the Caucasus, and Siberia. It typically grows to a height of 60 cm (24 in) or more and features a creeping underground rhizome. The plant’s stems are hairy at the lower parts, becoming more glabrous towards the upper sections. Oxeye Daisy is characterized by its large, conspicuous flower heads that resemble a classic daisy, with each head displaying fifteen to forty white ray florets that are 10–20 mm (0.39–0.79 in) long, encircling a central cluster of yellow disc florets. The flowering season extends from late spring to early summer, and the flowers are highly attractive to pollinators.

The Oxeye Daisy is valued for its hardiness and the simplicity of its daisy-like flowers, which can brighten up gardens and meadows. It is often used in perennial borders, wildflower meadows, and as ground cover due to its spreading habit. This plant is relatively low-maintenance, requiring minimal care once established. It prefers full sun to part shade and can tolerate a range of soil conditions, although it thrives in average, damp soils. Deadheading spent flowers can encourage further blooming and maintain a tidy appearance. Cultivars like ’May Queen’ offer early blooming, adding to the plant’s appeal. While generally disease-resistant, Oxeye Daisy can become invasive if not managed, spreading aggressively in some regions outside its native range.CC BY-SA 4.0

Plant Description

  • Plant Type: Herb
  • Height: 1-3 feet
  • Width: 1-2 feet
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Flower Color: White
  • Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
  • Leaf Retention: Deciduous

Growth Requirements

  • Sun: Full Sun
  • Water: Low
  • Drainage: Fast, Medium

Common Uses

Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Border Plant, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Edible*Disclaimer: Easyscape's listed plant edibility is for informational use. Always verify the safety and proper identification of any plant before consumption., Hummingbird Garden, Low Maintenance, Rabbit Resistant, Showy Flowers

Natural Habitat

Native to meadows, pastures, and the edges of fields and roadsides across Europe, the Caucasus, and Siberia

Other Names

Common Names: Common Daisy, Field Daisy, Marguerite, Marguerite Daisy, Margriet, Moon Daisy, Yellow Daisy, White Daisy, Whiteweed, Dog Daisy

Scientific Names: , Leucanthemum vulgare, Leucanthemum vulgare var. vulgare, Leucanthemum praecox, Leucanthemum vulgare subsp. praecox, Chrysanthemum leucanthemum f. leucanthemum, Chrysanthemum leucanthemum subsp. leucanthemum, Chrysanthemum leucanthemum var. leucanthemum, Chrysanthemum leucanthemum var. subpinnatifidum, Leucanthemum lanceolatum

GBIF Accepted Name: Leucanthemum vulgare Lam.