Leucanthemum x superbum Snow Lady

Snow Lady Shasta Daisy

Leucanthemum × superbum ‘Snow Lady’ (Dwarf Shasta Daisy) is a compact, early-blooming perennial with a dense, mounded to clumping habit, featuring dark green foliage and bright white daisy flowers with golden-yellow centers that bloom from late spring into early summer. This cultivar is known for its uniform growth, early flowering, and tidy size—ideal for smaller spaces.

Type: Perennial
Mature Size: 12–18" W × 12–15" H
USDA Zones: 5a–9b
Form: Compact, mounded to clumping

Light: Full sun
Soil / Water: Well-drained, average soils; moderate water, tolerates short dry periods once established
Bloom Time / Length: Late spring to early summer; long-lasting (4–6 weeks)

Wildlife: Bees, butterflies

Features & Landscape Uses:
Excellent for borders, edging, containers, and mass plantings. Its compact size and early bloom make it perfect for the front of perennial beds and for extending the daisy season. Great for fresh cut flowers.

Care:
Deadhead to encourage continued blooming and maintain a neat appearance. Divide every few years to maintain vigor. Prefers well-drained soils and performs best in full sun; avoid wet winter conditions.

Plant type

Perennial

Height

8"

Width

8"

Hardiness zones

5–9

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Fast

Bloom time

Early Summer, Summer

Flower color

White

Leaf color

Dark Green

Fall color

Dark Green

Attracts

Bees, Butterflies

Soil

Average, Well Drained

Landscape use

Border, Container, Mass Planting

Shape

Clumping, Compact, Mounded

Drought tolerant

No