Botanical Name: Common Names:
Leucanthemum vulgare African Eyes Oxeye Daisy, Ox Eye Daisy,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
TBA Spreading
Description:
Low-growing spreading evergreen perennial with silvery fine foliage and masses of white daisy flowers with dark brown centres from Spring through to early Autumn. Great for cottage themed gardens. Grows approx. 25cm tall x 30cm wide. Also known as Rhodanthemum African Eyes.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
15-30cm 30-60cm
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Any, Clay, Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Foliage Feature / Colour, Groundcover, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Rockery, Container / Pot, Native Garden, Under Trees
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Keep moist during dry periods, Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Asteraceae Australia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Grey, Silver
Flower Colour: Cream, White
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Autumn, Spring, Summer
Fruit: No
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Moderate
Wind: Medium / Moderate