Leucanthemum graminifolium
mountain chrysanthemum
A clump-forming deciduous perennial with upright stems and a tuft of dark green lance-shaped foliage at the base. Large, white daisy-like flowers with yellow centres appear from May to July
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
Leucanthemum are robust herbaceous perennials with narrowly oblong leaves and daisy-like flower-heads with white rays
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Position in full sun, in moist but well-drained moderately fertile soil. Divide every 2-3 years to maintain vigour
Propagation
Propagate by division in early spring or late autumn
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Cut flowers
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Dead head regularly, cut stems to ground level when flowering has finished
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids and chrysanthemum eelworm
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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