Leucanthemum × superbum 'Crazy Daisy'
A frilly, double form Shasta daisy grown for playful, shaggy petals. Plants are medium in height and bloom from June to August in most regions. It prefers full sun and average, well drained soils. Because it is a seed strain, flower form can vary from plant to plant.
At‑a‑glance
Group/Class: Shasta daisy
Height × spread: 24 to 30 in (60 to 75 cm) × 18 to 24 in (45 to 60 cm)
Bloom window: June to August
Color & flower form: white, double to frilled petals with yellow disk
Fragrance: 1 trace
USDA hardiness: zones 4 to 9
Breeder / Year / Origin: unknown
Cut‑flower notes: showy doubles; stem strength adequate for home cutting
Pet safety: unknown
How it differs
- double, frilly petals instead of single rays
- seed strain leads to variable flower forms
- earlier bloom than many tall selections
Strengths
- high visual impact in bloom
- attracts butterflies in summer
- handles typical garden soils in full sun
Care in one minute
- Choose full sun and well drained soil; amend heavy clay to improve drainage.
- Water to establish; then water during extended dry periods.
- Deadhead to prolong bloom; shear after peak if stems tire.
- Divide in early spring every 2 to 3 years to refresh plantings.
Watch‑outs
- wet winter soils can cause losses
- seed strain variability means some plants may be less double
- short lived in poorly drained clay
Best uses (tags)
borders, pollinators, cutting
Provenance note
Listed by Missouri Botanical Garden as a seed strain with frilly double flowers. Included in comparative evaluations of Shasta daisies in the upper Midwest.
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