Name/Title
Shasta DaisyEntry/Object ID
GCA23_HORT_0013Description
These pressed Shasta Daisies specimen showcases a big flower with white petals that lie flat around a bright yellow center. The way it's pressed keeps the difference between the wide flower and its rough, jagged leaves intact. The plant has been carefully mounted on special paper for display and kept safe in a sealed holder.Plant Type
PerennialBotanical Name
Family
Asteraceae (Aster Family)Genus
LeucanthemumCommon Name
Shasta DaisyGrowing Conditions
Water Needs
mediumGrowth Rate
mediumLight/Sun Exposure
Full SunSoil Type
well-drained; loamySoil pH
slightly acidic to neutralClimate Zone
USDA 5–9Leaf/Foliage
Leaf/Foliage Color
GreenNotes
coarse, toothed leavesBloom
Bloom Colors
white with yellow centerFlowering Season
SummerNotes
excellent cut flowerMaintenance
Pruning
cut back after bloom to basal foliageDeadheading
encouraged to extend bloomShearing
optional light shearingNotes
divide clumps to maintain vigorPests/Diseases
Pest/Disease Notes
leaf spot; slugs/snailsTreatment Notes
improve air flow; bait for slugs if neededPropagation
Propagation Type
division; seedNotes
divide every 2–3 years in spring or fallAcquisition
Acquisition Method
BequestDate
Sep 8, 2025Aquired From
E GarzaPlace
* Untyped Place
Glenwood CemeteryNotes
2025.001Create Date
August 20, 2026Update Date
October 14, 2026
