Leucanthemum

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Leucanthemum
Family Compositae
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Common Name(s) big daisy ,bull daisy , dog daisy , dun daisy , field daisy , horse daisy , horse gowan , maudlinwort , midsummer daisy , moon daisy , moon flower , white daisy , white ox-eye , marguerite
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Leucanthemum is a genus of about 70 flowering plants from the sunflower family (Asteraceae). The name Leucanthemum derives from the Greek words leukos, "white," and anthemon, "flower". They are clump-forming with toothed or lobed leaves, the flowers are daisy-like and produce white or yellow ray florets and yellow disc florets.

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Shelter ShelteredModerate ShelterOpen Position
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Hardiness hardy
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Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Moderate fertility soil.
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Growth Habit : Clump
Type : Deciduous
Colour : Green
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Flowering : Mid Spring - Late Summer
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