Leucanthemum x superbum Snowcap

Snowcap Shasta Daisy

Leucanthemum × superbum ‘Snowcap’ (Dwarf Shasta Daisy) is a compact perennial with a dense, mounded to clumping habit, featuring dark green foliage and abundant bright white daisy flowers with golden-yellow centers that bloom from early to mid-summer. Its shorter stature and tidy form make it ideal for front-of-border plantings and smaller garden spaces.

Type: Perennial
Mature Size: 12–18" W × 12–18" 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: Early to mid-summer; long-lasting (4–6 weeks)

Wildlife: Bees, butterflies

Features & Landscape Uses:
Excellent for borders, edging, containers, and mass plantings. Its compact size makes it perfect for smaller spaces and the front of perennial beds. Great for fresh cut flowers and bright summer color.

Care:
Deadhead regularly to prolong bloom and keep plants tidy. Divide every few years to maintain vigor. Avoid poorly drained soils, especially in winter.

Plant type

Perennial

Height

12-18''

Width

12-18"

Hardiness zones

5–9

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Growth rate

Fast

Bloom time

Early Summer, Summer

Flower color

White

Leaf color

Dark Green, Green

Fall color

Dark Green

Attracts

Bees, Butterflies

Soil

Average, Well Drained

Landscape use

Border, Container, Mass Planting, Rock Garden

Shape

Clumping, Compact, Mounded

Fragrant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No