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Common name: "Painted Daisy
Latin name:
Leucanthemum species

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Zone: 5 - 8
Elevation to:
9000'
Growth habit:
Clump forming
Max height:
24" - 30"
Spread: 12" - 24"
Flowers: Yes, June - August
Flower type: Daisy type
Native to area: No
Available varieties: 7+
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Cultivation: Plant in full sun to partial shade in fertile well drained soil. Space new container grown plants 18" - 24" apart. "Painted Daisy" is quite prolific once established. Remove spent flowers to promote new flower growth. Flowers are good for cutting. Formerly classified as a Chrysanthemum.

Propagation:
Seed can be started in a cold frame or greenhouse in early spring and moved outdoors after danger of frost has passed. For quicker growth... purchase pre-started plants at your local Garden Center. Once established, plants can be divided in early spring.

Potential pests ~ diseases:
Aphids or slugs.
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