Amazing Daisies 'Spun Silk'
Leucanthemum superbum 'Spun Silk'
In growth
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In bloom
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Planting Guide
| Spacing | 20-24 in apart |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | Crown at soil level |
| Chilling hours | 0 |
| Life expectancy | 3-5 years |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Planted | 2024 |
| Bed | To Be Sorted |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water | Average |
| Soil type | Well-draining |
| Soil pH | 6.0-7.0 |
| Zones | 5-9 |
| Native status | Cultivar |
Appearance
| Type | Perennial |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Lanceolate (Long tapering tip) |
| Foliage colour | Dark green |
| Bloom | White with yellow center |
| Fruit | Achene |
| Evergreen | Herbaceous |
Root System
| System | Fibrous/Adventitious Systems |
|---|---|
| Morphology | Fine Roots (< 2 mm) |
| Function | Absorptive Roots (Lower Orders) |
| Propagation | Division, stem cuttings |
Wildlife & Safety
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
|---|---|
| Deer | Deer Resistant |
| Toxicity | Non-toxic |
| Edibility | Inedible |
| Companions | Salvia, Echinacea, Coreopsis |
Where it came from
| Grower | Proven Winners |
|---|---|
| Bought at | Kulak's Nursery |
Care
Water regularly during the first growing season.
Maintenance
Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming.
Cleanup
Cut back foliage to basal growth in late autumn.
Notes
Fringed, narrow petals give a 'spun silk' spider-like appearance.