Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
Leucanthemum x superbum 'Phyllis Smith' has particularly shaggy looking flowers, with masses of slender, spidery petals surrounding a bright yellow centre. It’s perfect for growing in a mixed herbaceous border and makes an excellent cut flower. Being single, the flowers are attractive to pollinators such as bees and butterflies.
Grow Leucanthemum x superbum 'Phyllis Smith’ in moist but well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Deadhead spent blooms to prolong flowering and cut back completely in late-autumn.
Bear in mind that all leucanthemums can be toxic to dogs and cats if ingested, but symptoms are usually mild.
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Leucanthemum ‘Phyllis Smith’ and wildlife
Leucanthemum ‘Phyllis Smith’ is known for attracting bees and butterflies/moths. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is known to attract Butterflies/Moths
Butterflies/Moths
Is not known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators
Is Leucanthemum ‘Phyllis Smith’ poisonous?
Leucanthemum ‘Phyllis Smith’ causes an upset stomach.
