2003 Perennial Plant of the Year

Leucanthemum superbum 'Becky'

Shasta Daisy

Leucanthemum superbum ÔBeckyÕ

Photo Credit: Susan Martin

Leucanthemum superbum ÔBeckyÕ

Photo Credit: Stonehouse Nursery


Leucanthemum superbum 'Becky'

Shasta Daisy

An award-winning selection that is asked for by name and is widely planted in landscapes across the U.S. This tall daisy bears pure white flowers on strong, non-flopping stems for many weeks in summer. Its dark green, shiny foliage holds up well in heat and humidity, but it is also very cold tolerant.

Plant Details

  • Zone: 4 - 9
  • Height: 3-4'
  • Spread: 2-3'
  • Exposure: Full Sun
  • Soil Moisture: Moderate Water Needs
  • Drought tolerant: No
  • Bloom time: Early Summer, Midsummer
  • Foliage Color: Green Shades
  • Flower Color: White Shades
  • Fragrant: No
  • Good Cut Flower: Yes
  • Native: Not native to North America
  • Deer resistant: Yes
  • Rabbit resistant: No
  • Bee-friendly: Yes
  • Attracts butterflies: Yes
  • Attracts hummingbirds: No
  • Groundcover: No
  • Roy Diblik Favorite: No

Plant Details

  • Zone: 4 - 9
  • Height: 3-4'
  • Spread: 2-3'
  • Exposure: Full Sun
  • Soil Moisture: Moderate Water Needs
  • Drought tolerant: No
  • Bloom time: Early Summer, Midsummer
  • Foliage Color: Green Shades
  • Flower Color: White Shades
  • Fragrant: No
  • Good Cut Flower: Yes
  • Native: Not native to North America
  • Bee-friendly: Yes
  • Deer resistant: Yes
  • Rabbit resistant: No
  • Attracts butterflies: Yes
  • Attracts hummingbirds: No
  • Groundcover: No
  • Roy Diblik Favorite: No

Grower Information

  • PowerPlug Size(s): 32s
  • Optimal Planting Time: Spring
  • Retail Sales Window: Summer
  • Moisture in Production: Average
  • Requires Shade in Production: No
  • Vernalization Required for Bloom: Yes
  • Vernalization Beneficial: No