Ox-Eye Daisy 100 Seeds

Leucanthemum vulgare

Description:
The Ox-Eye Daisy is a hardy perennial wildflower well known for its cheerful, classic daisy blooms. It produces bright white petals radiating around a golden-yellow center, standing atop slender stems with dark green, toothed leaves. Typically reaching 1–3 feet (30–90 cm) in height, this plant forms attractive clumps and naturalizes easily in meadows, cottage gardens, and along roadsides. Its long flowering season, from late spring through summer, makes it a favourite for pollinators such as bees and butterflies. Often grown as both an ornamental flower and a naturalized ground cover, Ox-Eye Daisy brings a wild, timeless charm to any landscape.

Origin:
Native to Europe and temperate regions of Asia, Leucanthemum vulgare has naturalized widely in North America and other parts of the world. It thrives in poor soils and disturbed areas, often becoming a resilient feature of pastures and grasslands.

Planting Instructions:

• Timing: Sow outdoors in early spring or late fall. Indoor sowing is also possible 6–8 weeks before the last frost.

• Soil: Prefers well-drained soil but tolerates poor, sandy, or gravelly soils. Avoid overly rich soil, which can encourage excessive leaf growth at the expense of flowers.

• Light: Full sun is ideal, though plants can tolerate light partial shade.

• Depth: Sow seeds on the surface or cover very lightly with soil (no more than ⅛ inch / 3 mm).

• Spacing: Thin or transplant seedlings 12–18 inches (30–45 cm) apart to allow for clump formation.

• Watering: Keep soil lightly moist until seedlings establish. Once mature, Ox-Eye Daisy is drought tolerant and requires minimal care.

Germination & Growing Difficulty:

• Germination Time: 14–28 days under optimal conditions.

• Stratification: Not required, though a brief cold stratification (2–4 weeks) can improve germination rates.

• Difficulty Level: Easy – tolerant of poor soils, drought, and neglect. This makes it an excellent choice for beginners as well as naturalized plantings.

• Hardiness zones: USDA 3–8 

Bloom Period:
Late spring through summer, with potential for sporadic rebloom in early autumn.