Leucanthemum 'Snow Cap' Shasta Daisy
Best low-maintenance perennial for gardeners with limited space.
The Leucanthemum 'Snow Cap' Shasta Daisy is a dwarf perennial cultivar celebrated for its consistent height and large, weather-resistant blooms. It produces spectacular 4-inch flowers featuring pure white petals and striking yellow centers, blooming reliably from early to late summer. This variety is ideal for edging, mass plantings, or containers in smaller gardens due to its neat, mounded foliage reaching 12 to 18 inches tall. Known for its ease of cultivation and vigorous growth, 'Snow Cap' offers a profusion of blooms with minimal maintenance, making it a dependable and elegant addition to any perennial border.
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Item Form
1
/ -Quart
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking vibrant color throughout the entire summer season
- Busy homeowners wanting low-maintenance perennial reliability
- Small-space gardeners needing tidy, versatile border plants
Who should skip it
- Planters desiring permanent, set-and-forget garden fixtures
- Owners of shaded or woodland-style landscapes
- Gardeners looking for strictly hands-off maintenance
Performance breakdown
Bloom consistency
Reliable, uniform flowering creates a dense and predictable floral carpet.
Maintenance ease
Minimal effort required beyond basic deadheading to encourage repeat blooms.
Weather resilience
Sturdy petals hold up impressively well against wind and summer rain.
Space efficiency
Compact dwarf habit fits perfectly into containers or tight garden borders.
Establishment speed
Strong vigor allows for spectacular blooms within the very first year.
Visual impact
Classic white and yellow contrast provides a clean, high-contrast aesthetic.
Bloom consistency
Uniform height and reliable flowering create a predictable, polished garden aesthetic.
Maintenance ease
Minimal effort required beyond routine deadheading to encourage repeat summer blooms.
Space efficiency
Compact dwarf habit fits perfectly into containers or tight border edges.
Weather resilience
Sturdy petals hold up impressively against heavy rain and summer heat.
Establishment speed
Vigorous growth ensures a full, spectacular display during the first year.
Visual impact
Large four-inch blooms provide a high-contrast, classic look for perennial beds.
Key Specs
Item Form
1-Quart
Mature Height
2.25 Feet
Mature Width
12 in
Hardiness Zones
5 - 9
Bloom Color
White
Features
- Uniform dwarf stature ideal for smaller spaces
- Prolific flowering habit with dense floral carpet
- Long-lasting, weather-resistant 4-inch flowers
- Bloom first year
- Repeat bloomer requiring deadheading
- Easy care perennial requiring minimal maintenance
- Mound-shaped habit with dark green foliage
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the exceptional quality and reliability of the 'Snow Cap' Shasta Daisy. Reviewers frequently note that the plants arrive healthy and establish themselves quickly, often blooming profusely even in the first season. This daisy is celebrated for its vigorous growth and dependable performance, offering excellent value as a hardy, long lasting addition to the garden. Its bright white blooms provide a classic, cheerful aesthetic with minimal effort.
Know before you buy
Yes, 'Snow Cap' Shasta Daisies are known for their ability to bloom in their first year, providing immediate color to your garden.
To encourage repeat blooming, you should deadhead the spent flowers regularly. This prevents the plant from setting seed and directs its energy back into producing new buds.
Absolutely. Because of their compact, dwarf stature and neat mound-shaped habit, they are an excellent choice for containers or smaller garden spaces.
Yes, the 'Snow Cap' variety is specifically noted for its weather-resistant blooms, which hold up well even when conditions are less than ideal.
This cultivar is hardy in zones 5 through 9, meaning it can survive the winter in a wide range of climates across the United States.
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