White Shasta Daisies #2 is a photograph by Kay Novy which was uploaded on July 5th, 2015.
White Shasta Daisies #2
Leucanthemum superbum (or Shasta daisy) is a commonly grown flowering herbaceous perennial plant with the classic daisy appearance of white petals... more
by Kay Novy
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White Shasta Daisies #2
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Kay Novy
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Photograph - Photography
Description
Leucanthemum superbum (or Shasta daisy) is a commonly grown flowering herbaceous perennial plant with the classic daisy appearance of white petals (ray florets) around a yellow disc, similar to the oxeye daisy Leucanthemum vulgare Lam. but larger. Shasta daisies are characterized by a distinct odor which some find unpleasant.
It originated as a hybrid produced in 1890 by the American horticulturist Luther Burbank from a number of daisies. First, he crossed Leucanthemum vulgare with Leucanthemum maximum (Ramond) DC.; this double hybrid was itself crossed with Leucanthemum lacustre (Brot.) Samp. The resulting Leucanthemum triple hybrid was crossed with Nipponanthemum nipponicum (Franch. ex Maxim.) Kitam., creating an intergeneric cross of species from three continents. It was named after Mount Shasta, because its petals were the color of the snow. Some members of the genus are considered noxious weeds, but the Shasta daisy remains a favorite garden plant and groundcover.
Many cultivars are suitable for cut flowers, such as 'Becky', 'Esther Read', 'Silberprinzesschen' (Silver Princess), 'Snow Lady', 'Tinkerbell', 'Wirral Pride', 'Wirral Supreme'.
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July 5th, 2015
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Vickie Emms
This is beautiful Kay, please submit to Floral Throw Pillows, so I can give you your promotional feature :-)
Brian Tada
Love the pattern and colors of this refreshing image of beautiful Shasta daisies... The vignette gives a nice artistic touch. Well done, Kay! L
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