Crazy Daisy is a double-flowered Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum x superbum) with cheerful, fully doubled white flower heads that look like oversized pompoms - layers upon layers of white ray petals surrounding a bright yellow center, produced in abundance from early summer well into fall. It is an exuberant, cottage-garden plant that cuts beautifully and brightens any space it inhabits. Sturdy, long-blooming, and genuinely happy-looking, it earns its name.

Growing Information
Crazy Daisy thrives in full sun and well-drained, moderately fertile soil. It tolerates a range of soil conditions but performs best with good drainage. Plants reach 18-24 inches tall and form clumping mounds that expand slowly over time. Deadhead spent flowers regularly to extend the bloom season significantly. Divide clumps every 2-3 years to maintain vigor and flower quality. Hardy throughout most of North America; a reliable, long-lived perennial with proper siting.

Traditional Use
Shasta Daisies are a modern hybrid developed in the late nineteenth century by Luther Burbank, crossing several wild daisy species. While the Shasta Daisy itself does not have a long folk herbal tradition, its parent species - including the European Ox-eye Daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare) - have been used in European folk medicine for centuries. The Ox-eye Daisy was traditionally valued by herbalists as a gentle herb, and some of that traditional character extends into the broader daisy family.

Care on Arrival
Water upon arrival and settle in a sunny location for a day before transplanting. Crazy Daisy is adaptable and establishes readily. Transplant after your last frost date into well-drained soil. Water during establishment, then reduce frequency - established plants are reasonably drought-tolerant. Deadheading is the single most important maintenance task for continuous blooming. Expect flowers in the first season if planted in spring.

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Crazy Daisy is a natural companion for other cottage garden perennials with medicinal heritage. Yarrow in gold or ruby shares its cheerful summer bloom time and daisy family membership. Echinacea and Chamomile extend the daisy family theme into the medicinal garden. Feverfew is a closely related medicinal daisy with a long European folk tradition.

At Zenobia's Garden, every plant is grown on our 8-acre farm in Perry County, Missouri - tended by hand with attention to soil health, plant vitality, and botanical integrity. We grow medicinal herbs because we believe in them, and we want the plants that leave our farm to thrive in yours. Questions about your order or your plants? Reach us at susan@zenobiasgarden.com - we're growers first, and we're happy to help.