Position

Sun exposure:
Full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in border:
Front, middle

Soil

Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Ox-eye daisy, Leucanthemum vulgare, is a perennial wildflower, often found growing in grassland and wildflower meadows. It can often colonise open ground if left to its natural devices and is particularly rampant in fertile soil. It bears a medium to tall un-branched stem topped by a solitary daisy flower from May to September.

For best results grow Leucanthemum vulgare in nutrient-poor, free-draining soil in full sun.

Plant calendar

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Sowyesyes
Plantyesyes
Flowersyesyesyes

Leucanthemum and wildlife

Leucanthemum is known for attracting bees, beneficial insects, birds, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It is a caterpillar food plant, has nectar/pollen rich flowers and has seeds for birds.

Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is known to attract Birds
Birds
Is known to attract Butterflies/​Moths
Butterflies/​Moths
Is known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators

Is Leucanthemum poisonous?

Leucanthemum can be toxic.

Toxic to:
Is known to attract Cats
Cats
Is known to attract Dogs
Dogs
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
Plants that go well with Leucanthemum vulgare
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