Vendor: SeedsNow-Flowers
Type: All Flowers
Price: 1.99 - 5.99 (2 variants)

The Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum x superbum) is a drought-tolerant perennial. Produces large 2" blossoms with long bright white petals around a golden yellow center. Grows 2'-4' tall on thin stems with narrow, serrated, dark green foliage. Long lasting in the garden and as a cut flower.

• Life cycle: Perennial
• Bloom season: Summer
• Attracts: Butterflies and other pollinators
• Flower meaning: Innocence, new beginnings, purity, true love

SEED PLANTING TIPS

• Botanical name: Leucanthemum x superbum
• Hardiness zones: 4-9
• Planting season: Spring
• Days to maturity: 1st or 2nd year
• Cold stratify: Yes
• Depth to plant seeds: Lightly cover - seeds need light to germinate
• Spacing between plants: 18"-24" apart
• Days to germinate (sprout): 14-21 days
• Germination soil temps: 65F-70F
• Soil types: Loamy, moist, well-drained
• Soil pH: 5.5-6.2
• Water needs: Low - do not overwater
• Sun needs: Full sun
• Frost tolerant: No
• Drought tolerant: Yes
• Deer resistant: Yes

Vendor: SeedsNow-Flowers
Type: All Flowers
Price: 2.99 - 6.99 (2 variants)

The African Flake Daisy (Dimorphotheca sinuata), also called Cape Marigold, puts out 2"-3" daisy-like flowers in bright, happy colors of orange, white, and yellow around brown-rimmed centers on 8"-16" stems. Whether in the garden or a vase, this day flower closes up its petals at night, reopening the next day. Drought tolerant and blooms early.

• Life cycle: Annual
• Bloom season: Spring, summer, fall
• Attracts: Bees, butterflies, and other pollinators
• Flower meaning: Innocence, new beginnings, purity, true love

SEED PLANTING TIPS

• Botanical name: Dimorphotheca sinuata
• Hardiness zones: 2-11
• Planting season: Spring, fall
• Days to maturity: 90 days
• Cold stratify: No
• Depth to plant seeds: Lightly cover - seeds need light to germinate
• Spacing between plants: 8"-12" apart
• Days to germinate (sprout): 10-21 days
• Germination soil temps: 65F-75F
• Soil types: Sandy, loamy, well-drained
• Soil pH: 6.5-7.0
• Water needs: Low - prefers dry soil
• Sun needs: Full sun
• Frost tolerant: No
• Drought tolerant: Yes
• Deer resistant: Yes