Also known as Butter Daisy · Common Daisy · Dog Daisy
Oxeye daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare) is a cheerful perennial with classic white daisy flowers and yellow centers, often found in meadows and fields.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun
100% intensity
Prefers at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily for best flowering and growth.
Moderate
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist but well-drained. Allow top inch to dry slightly between waterings.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Thrives in average room temperatures and is quite cold-hardy once established.
Low
25% intensity
Prefers lean soil; occasional feeding with a balanced fertilizer in spring is sufficient.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water oxeye daisies regularly, especially during dry periods, ensuring the soil remains consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow the top inch of soil to dry out slightly between waterings to prevent root rot.
Good drainage is crucial for their health.
Deadhead spent flowers regularly to encourage more blooms and maintain a tidy appearance. Cut back stems to the ground in late autumn or early spring to remove dead or damaged foliage and promote vigorous new growth.
This also helps prevent self-seeding.
Oxeye daisies are easily propagated by division of established clumps in early spring or autumn. Seeds can also be sown in trays in autumn or early spring.
They readily self-seed in favorable conditions, often spreading to fill areas.
Repotting is typically not necessary for oxeye daisies as they are often grown as perennials in the ground. If grown in containers, repot them every 2-3 years in spring to refresh the soil and manage their size, using a well-draining potting mix.
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Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Asterales |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Leucanthemum |
| Species | Leucanthemum vulgare |
Similar in genus Leucanthemum
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