Is Ox-Eye Daisy considered a weed?
Yes, in many regions, Ox-Eye Daisy is considered an invasive weed due to its vigorous self-seeding and ability to outcompete native vegetation, particularly in disturbed areas and pastures.
Leucanthemum vulgare, the Ox-Eye Daisy, is a perennial herb known for its white daisy-like flowers with yellow centers. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, comm
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Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade.
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist but well-drained.
Soil
Well-drained, moderately fertile, loamy or sandy soil. Tolerates a range of soil types.
Temperature
Tolerates a wide range, prefers temperate.
Habitat
Outdoor
Fertilizer
Generally not required, light feeding if soil is poor.
Full sun to partial shade.
Keep soil consistently moist but well-drained.
Well-drained, moderately fertile, loamy or sandy soil. Tolerates a range of soil types.
Tolerates a wide range, prefers temperate.
Outdoor
Generally not required, light feeding if soil is poor.
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Category
Flowering, Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Ground, Garden, Groundcover
Plant Environment
Outdoor
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
30-90 cm
Spread
30-60 cm
Growth Rate
Moderate
Dormancy
Winter
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Spatulate basal leaves, alternate sessile stem leaves
Flower Size
3-6 cm
Optimal Sunlight Lux
75000
Weed Status
Yes
Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Toxic for humans
Yes
Rating: 1/5
Toxic for pets
Yes
Rating: 2/5
Edible
No
Contains sesquiterpene lactones which can cause mild gastrointestinal upset if ingested and contact dermatitis upon skin exposure.