Leucanthemum vulgare* 'Maikonigin'

*previously known as Chrysanthemum leucanthemum

Oxeye daisy is a European native that has naturalized in North America and can be found growing along roadsides, fields, and waste areas. This is the traditional white and yellow, 'he loves me, he loves me not' daisy.

'Maikonign' (Queen of May) is a compact cultivar that truly stands out in late spring/early summer when it blooms for weeks on end. Cut back at the end of June for a second flush of flowers in September. This tough plant that can be planted directly into meadows where it will hold its own against other plants, including grasses.

Zones: 2 to 8

Family: Asteraceae

Type: Perennial

Height: 24 to 30 in.

Spread: 12 to 18 in.

Exposure: full sun

Soil Conditions: average

Bloom Time: June to September

Bloom Color: white

Native Range: Europe and Asia