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Shasta Daisy 'Alaska'

Alaska Shasta Daisy | Leucanthemum × superbum ‘Alaska’ | Chrysanthemum maximum ‘Alaska’

Shasta Daisy 'Alaska' is a classic, hardy perennial prized for its brilliant, large white daisy flowers boasting bright yellow centers that bloom abundantly on sturdy stems. This enduring favorite is known for its upright clumping habit, remarkable reliability, and prolonged flowering period from early to late summer. Its nectar‑rich blossoms draw butterflies and bees, making it a standout choice for pollinator gardens, cutting gardens, borders, and sunny landscape beds. With its crisp, cheerful form and dependable performance year after year, Alaska offers timeless beauty with minimal maintenance.

Growing Alaska Shasta Daisy

Light: Full sun to partial shade; produces the strongest stems and most abundant blooms in full sun.

Soil: Well‑drained, fertile soil; highly adaptable but cannot tolerate soggy conditions, especially in winter.

Water: Moderate; water regularly until established, then it becomes reasonably drought‑tolerant, requiring water only during prolonged dry spells.

Maintenance: Deadheading spent flowers promotes continuous blooming. Divide clumps every 2–3 years in early spring to maintain plant vigor.

Wildlife: Highly attractive to butterflies and bees; generally resistant to deer and rabbits.

Hardiness: Herbaceous perennial in USDA zones 4–9.

Shipping Info

Alaska Shasta Daisy plants are shipped as healthy young starts in 4" nursery pots. Allow 1–2 weeks after arrival for plants to recover from shipping and resume active growth before repotting or planting outdoors.

Alaska Shasta Daisy | Leucanthemum × superbum ‘Alaska’ | Chrysanthemum maximum ‘Alaska’

Shasta Daisy 'Alaska' is a classic, hardy perennial prized for its brilliant, large white daisy flowers boasting bright yellow centers that bloom abundantly on sturdy stems. This enduring favorite is known for its upright clumping habit, remarkable reliability, and prolonged flowering period from early to late summer. Its nectar‑rich blossoms draw butterflies and bees, making it a standout choice for pollinator gardens, cutting gardens, borders, and sunny landscape beds. With its crisp, cheerful form and dependable performance year after year, Alaska offers timeless beauty with minimal maintenance.

Growing Alaska Shasta Daisy

Light: Full sun to partial shade; produces the strongest stems and most abundant blooms in full sun.

Soil: Well‑drained, fertile soil; highly adaptable but cannot tolerate soggy conditions, especially in winter.

Water: Moderate; water regularly until established, then it becomes reasonably drought‑tolerant, requiring water only during prolonged dry spells.

Maintenance: Deadheading spent flowers promotes continuous blooming. Divide clumps every 2–3 years in early spring to maintain plant vigor.

Wildlife: Highly attractive to butterflies and bees; generally resistant to deer and rabbits.

Hardiness: Herbaceous perennial in USDA zones 4–9.

Shipping Info

Alaska Shasta Daisy plants are shipped as healthy young starts in 4" nursery pots. Allow 1–2 weeks after arrival for plants to recover from shipping and resume active growth before repotting or planting outdoors.

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Alaska Shasta Daisy | Leucanthemum × superbum ‘Alaska’ | Chrysanthemum maximum ‘Alaska’

Shasta Daisy 'Alaska' is a classic, hardy perennial prized for its brilliant, large white daisy flowers boasting bright yellow centers that bloom abundantly on sturdy stems. This enduring favorite is known for its upright clumping habit, remarkable reliability, and prolonged flowering period from early to late summer. Its nectar‑rich blossoms draw butterflies and bees, making it a standout choice for pollinator gardens, cutting gardens, borders, and sunny landscape beds. With its crisp, cheerful form and dependable performance year after year, Alaska offers timeless beauty with minimal maintenance.

Growing Alaska Shasta Daisy

Light: Full sun to partial shade; produces the strongest stems and most abundant blooms in full sun.

Soil: Well‑drained, fertile soil; highly adaptable but cannot tolerate soggy conditions, especially in winter.

Water: Moderate; water regularly until established, then it becomes reasonably drought‑tolerant, requiring water only during prolonged dry spells.

Maintenance: Deadheading spent flowers promotes continuous blooming. Divide clumps every 2–3 years in early spring to maintain plant vigor.

Wildlife: Highly attractive to butterflies and bees; generally resistant to deer and rabbits.

Hardiness: Herbaceous perennial in USDA zones 4–9.

Shipping Info

Alaska Shasta Daisy plants are shipped as healthy young starts in 4" nursery pots. Allow 1–2 weeks after arrival for plants to recover from shipping and resume active growth before repotting or planting outdoors.