Shasta Daisy Alaska

Description

Shasta daisy is possibly the oldest hybridized American garden flower. Large, bright white flowers bloom continuously from summer to fall, making it a beautiful addition to any perennial garden. Plants are easy to grow from seed, and long-lived for years of enjoyment. The 3″ blooms attract bees and butterflies, and make great cut flowers. Produce colored flowers by placing stems in a water with food coloring!

Variety Info

• Family: Asteraceae
• Native: Only in cultivation
• Hardiness: Perennial in USDA zones 5–9
• Exposure: Full sun
• Bloom Period: Summer
• Plant Dimensions: 24″–36″ tall, 12″–24″ wide
• Variety Info: 3″ flowers, white petals with yellow center
• Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Butterflies, Cut Flower

Sowing Info

• When to Sow Outside: 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date. Sow as late as 2 months before your average first fall frost date.
• When to Start Inside: 6 to 8 weeks before your average last frost date.
• Days to Emerge: 10 –15 days
• Seed Depth: Surface
• Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 12″–24″
• Thinning: When 1″–2″ tall, thin to 1 every 12″–24″

Growing Info

• Harvesting: For longest vase life, harvest in the morning, choosing flowers where the outer petals have just fully opened.