Oxeye daisy
Leucanthemum vulgare · Shasta Daisies · Aster family
Also known as: Marguerite · Dog Daisy · Moon Daisy
Easy30–90cmNot pet-safe
Oxeye daisy care at a glance
Oxeye daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare) needs little water and prefers to grow in full sun. Ideal temperature: 15–24 °C.
- Water need
- Low
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil moisture
- Dry
- Nutrients
- Low
- Ideal temperature
- 15–24 °C
- Life cycle
- Perennial
Pests, Diseases & Toxicity on Oxeye daisy
Possible pests on Oxeye daisy include Aphids, Leaf miners and Spider mites. Possible diseases include Verticillium wilt, Southern blight and Leaf spot. Oxeye daisy is mildly toxic to cats, dogs and humans.
Pest
- Aphids Low
- Leaf miners Low
- Spider mites Low
Disease
- Verticillium wilt Medium
- Leaf spot Low
- Southern blight Medium
Toxicity
- Sesquiterpene lactones & pyrethrins Low
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Frequently asked questions about Oxeye daisy
- Which pests affect Oxeye daisy?
- Possible pests on Oxeye daisy include Aphids, Leaf miners and Spider mites.
- Which diseases affect Oxeye daisy?
- Possible diseases include Verticillium wilt, Southern blight and Leaf spot.
- Is Oxeye daisy toxic to cats and dogs?
- Oxeye daisy is mildly toxic to cats, dogs and humans.
- How much water does Oxeye daisy need?
- Oxeye daisy has a low water requirement.
- What light does Oxeye daisy need?
- Oxeye daisy prefers to grow in full sun. Around 6 hours of light per day is ideal.
- Is Oxeye daisy frost-hardy?
- Oxeye daisy is frost-hardy and tolerates frost. Its lower limit is around -34 °C.