Name: Leucanthemum ‘Becky’ Shasta Daisy
Zones: 4 – 9
Size: 30 inches by 18 – 24 inches
Conditions: Full sun
Just the sight of a daisy conjures up a nostalgia for most of us. Lazy summer days, making daisy chains, wondering if he loves me or loves me not. No country garden would be complete without at least one daisy plant.
In 2003, The Perennial Plant Association named Shasta Daisy ‘Becky’ the perennial plant of the year based on, the basis of its bright white flowers, sturdy stems that resist lodging, and long season of bloom. Indeed this is true. ‘Becky’ is the longest blooming daisy in the Leucanthemum family. Regular deadheading will extend the long season even more. Three feet hight, bright white flowers held above textured dark green foliage makes a lovely addition to any garden. Have you tried ‘Becky’ in your garden?
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I don’t have ‘Becky’ but I have ‘Paladin’ and ‘Broadway Lights’. Shastas are wonderful garden flowers that the deer and rabbits tend to avoid in my garden.
‘Paladin’ and ‘Broadway Lights’ are also very nice Leucanthemum! Nice choice. Where did you find them?