Ox-eye Daisy.

De un vistazo

Nivel de cuidados

Fácil

Tipo de planta

Perennial

Luz

Full sun

Luz en interior

Sol directo

Riego

Cada 5 a 7 días

Tamaño adulto

2 to 3 feet

Ritmo de crecimiento

Rápido

Rusticidad

USDA 3 a 9

Floración

Late spring to mid summer

Cuidados

Plant these in a spot that gets plenty of sun to keep them blooming strong. Watch for wilting during dry spells, as they prefer consistent moisture to stay happy. Deadheading spent flowers helps encourage a second flush of blooms later in the season.

Riego

Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Abonado

Apply a balanced fertilizer once in early spring.

Poda

Remove faded flower heads to promote new growth.

Trasplante

Divide the clumps every few years to maintain plant health.

Suelo

Well-draining loam

pH del suelo

6.0 to 7.0

Temperatura

-30 a 35°C

Humedad

40 a 70%

Tolerancia a la sequía

Moderada

Longevidad

Perennial, typically 3 to 5 years.

Resistencia a ciervos y conejos

Moderada

Seguridad

Personas

The plant is generally considered non toxic to humans, but ingestion of large quantities may cause mild digestive irritation.

Niños

The plant is not considered dangerous to children, but as with any garden plant, it should not be ingested.

Alérgenos por contacto

Some individuals may experience mild skin irritation from handling the foliage due to sesquiterpene lactones.

Alérgenos en el aire

The pollen can trigger hay fever symptoms in sensitive individuals during the peak blooming season.

Comestibilidad

While the leaves are sometimes eaten in salads, they can have a bitter, unpleasant taste and may cause stomach upset in some people.

Cómo identificarla

• White ray florets around yellow center
• Deeply lobed or toothed dark leaves
• Single flower heads on slender stems
• Grows in clumps or colonies

Altura

0,3 a 0,9m

Anchura

0,3 a 0,6m

Hojas

dark green, semi-evergreen

Flores

white, yellow, 3 a 6cm

Problemas frecuentes

• Powdery mildew — A white fungal growth on leaves often caused by poor air circulation or high humidity.
• Aphids — Small insects that cluster on flower buds and stems, sucking plant sap.

Cómo cultivarla

Propagación

seed, division

Cuándo plantar

spring, autumn

Cuidados en invierno

Cut the foliage back to the ground after the first hard frost to tidy the plant for winter. A light layer of mulch can help protect the roots in colder regions.

En maceta

They grow well in containers at least 30 centimeters deep, provided they have excellent drainage.

Plant these in groups to create a naturalistic meadow look that supports a wide variety of pollinators.

Buenas compañeras

• Purple coneflower — They share similar sun and water requirements while providing a nice color contrast.
• Salvia nemorosa — The blue spikes of salvia complement the white daisy petals beautifully.

Especies parecidas

• Leucanthemum x superbum — It is a larger, more garden friendly hybrid of the common oxeye daisy.

Ciencia

Familia

Asteraceae

Género

Leucanthemum

Orden

Asterales

Clase

Magnoliopsida

Distribución natural

Europe and temperate Asia.

Conservación

It is considered an invasive weed in some parts of North America and should be managed carefully to prevent spread into wild areas.

It thrives in open, sunny meadows and disturbed soils where it can outcompete other grasses for light.

Valor para la fauna

nectar source, attracts beneficial insects

Polinizadores

abejas, mariposas, escarabajos

Usos

meadow gardens, cut flowers, pollinator borders, cottage gardens

Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.

Lo que más preguntan

Are these daisies perennial?

Yes, they are hardy herbaceous perennials that return year after year.

Do they need deadheading?

Deadheading helps prolong the bloom time and prevents unwanted self seeding.

De dónde viene el nombre

Leucanthemum comes from the Greek words leukos for white and anthemon for flower. The species name vulgare means common.

Bueno saberlo

• The name daisy is a contraction of day's eye, referring to how the flower closes at night and opens at dawn.
• Oxeye daisies were once used in traditional medicine to treat coughs and wounds.
• They are prolific self seeders and can quickly colonize open ground.