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Ox Eye Daisy Seeds

Chrysanthemum leucanthemum

4.00 (8 reviews)
  • HOW TO GROW
  • FAST FACTS
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HOW TO GROW

Sowing: Direct sow in spring after the last chance of frost, sowing on the surface of the soil; press the soil down lightly and keep moderately moist until germination, which should take place within 10-14 days. To start indoors, sow on the surface of a flat 6-8 weeks before the last frost of spring. Keep the soil lightly moist and at a temperature of 70 degrees F until germination. Transplant or thin the seedlings as soon as they reach a height of several inches.

Growing: Water seedlings regularly until they become established; mature plants also appreciate occasional watering, but too much moisture will cause disease and root rot. To encourage branching and bushy growth, pinch off the growing tips. This plant will self-seed and spread easily by rhizomes, and is considered invasive in several states. Mature plants can be divided in the fall or early spring. This plant tolerates mowing, which tidies the plant after it finishes blooming and helps prevent excessive self-seeding. Because of its potentially invasive nature, we cannot sell this seed to customers in CO, MT, OH, WA, or WY.

Harvesting: Daisies make long lasting fresh flowers; cut the stems long and place them in water immediately.

Seed Saving: Late in the season, allow the blossoms to fully mature; when the centers turn brown, cut them off and spread them out to dry away from direct sunlight. After about two weeks or when the heads have fully dried, rub them lightly to separate the seed from the husks. Store Ox Eye Daisy seeds in a cool, dry place.

FAST FACTS

Common Names: Oxeye Daisy, Dog Daisy, Margriet, Marguerite Daisy, Grande Marguerite, Moon Daisy, White Weed, Great Ox-Eye, Field Daisy, Maudlin Daisy, White Daisy, Horse Gowan

Latin Name: Chrysanthemum leucanthemum

Species Origin: Europe

Type: Garden Flowers

Life Cycle: Perennial

USDA Zones: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast

Seeds per Ounce: 40,000

Stratification: No Stratification

Germination Ease: No Stratification

Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun

Height: 24 Inches

Color: White

Bloom Season: Blooms Early Summer, Blooms Late Summer

Uses: Cut Flowers, Deer Resistant

Ox Eye Daisy Seeds 5.0
Review By JD Newberry

Good value

I'n not new to bulk seed, but I'm new to Everwilde. The value is good, the seed looks very clean and the packaging is impressive. I'm in the habit of splitting my plantings between two seasons, but the paper or cloth packages I'm used to make storage difficult. These packages are perfect for people like me!

Ox Eye Daisy Seeds 5.0
Review By Fawn

Great germination

Planted these as soon as they arrived in march 2024 and already they are started to pop up! Excited for this summer!

Ox Eye Daisy Seeds 5.0
Review By Douglas Goodfriend

Always reliable

Fresh seeds, good germination, right count. Multi repeat buyer.

Ox Eye Daisy Seeds 5.0
Review By BETH GILLIAM

Great service

Good seeds, good service and love the resealable package.

Ox Eye Daisy Seeds 5.0
Review By ginny snitker

Great value!

Ox Eye Daisy Seeds 5.0
Review By Greg Welhouse

Daisy standout

This is one of the vase flowers you need to add for an attractive bunch of flowers, goes great with a Dames Rocket mix as well.

Ox Eye Daisy Seeds 1.0
Review By Paul Symington

prohibited weed

Ox-eye daisy is prohibited to grow in several states including Washington because it's invasive.

Ox Eye Daisy Seeds 1.0
Review By Ecolove

DON'T PLANT THIS

This is a highly invasive plant!! There have been countless cases of this species escaping cultivation and taking over natural areas. Once established it can be very hard to get rid of. It is indeed a pretty plant but there are so many other native alternatives that are equally, if not more beautiful. Trust me, you don't want to be the one responsible for spreading this plant around your neighborhood!

Size Price Quantity
XL Mylar Packet (~2,000 Seeds) $2.98 -+
1 Oz Mylar (~40,000 Seeds) $7.52 -+
1/4 Lb Mylar (113g) $14.21 -+
1 Lb Mylar (454g) $39.00 -+
5 Lb Bulk Bag (2.27kg) $175.50 -+
10 Lb Bulk Bag (4.54kg) $312.00 -+
25 Lb Bulk Bag (11.3kg) $741.00 -+
50 Lb Bulk Bag (22.7kg) $1,404.00 -+
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DESCRIPTION

The famous "He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not" Daisy brings sunshine wherever it blooms. Originating in Europe, the hardy flower spread rapidly to other continents and can become invasive.
This beloved and well-known flower originally came from Europe, and rapidly spread to other continents because of its hardy, rapid growth; at one time, farmers in Scotland with too many daisies or "gools" in their fields had to pay a fine. In some states the Ox-Eye Daisy has been classified as invasive, and the sale of its seed is illegal in those regions. The species name Leucanthemum comes from ancient Greek words meaning simply "white flower." The poet Chaucer was the first to give this family of flowers the name "day's eye," because of their habit of opening in the morning and closing at night. A common saying of the era stated, "When you can put your foot on seven daisies, summer is come." In the language of flowers, daisies symbolize innocence, simplicity, and modesty.

HOW TO GROW

Sowing: Direct sow in spring after the last chance of frost, sowing on the surface of the soil; press the soil down lightly and keep moderately moist until germination, which should take place within 10-14 days. To start indoors, sow on the surface of a flat 6-8 weeks before the last frost of spring. Keep the soil lightly moist and at a temperature of 70 degrees F until germination. Transplant or thin the seedlings as soon as they reach a height of several inches.

Growing: Water seedlings regularly until they become established; mature plants also appreciate occasional watering, but too much moisture will cause disease and root rot. To encourage branching and bushy growth, pinch off the growing tips. This plant will self-seed and spread easily by rhizomes, and is considered invasive in several states. Mature plants can be divided in the fall or early spring. This plant tolerates mowing, which tidies the plant after it finishes blooming and helps prevent excessive self-seeding. Because of its potentially invasive nature, we cannot sell this seed to customers in CO, MT, OH, WA, or WY.

Harvesting: Daisies make long lasting fresh flowers; cut the stems long and place them in water immediately.

Seed Saving: Late in the season, allow the blossoms to fully mature; when the centers turn brown, cut them off and spread them out to dry away from direct sunlight. After about two weeks or when the heads have fully dried, rub them lightly to separate the seed from the husks. Store Ox Eye Daisy seeds in a cool, dry place.

FAST FACTS

Common Names: Oxeye Daisy, Dog Daisy, Margriet, Marguerite Daisy, Grande Marguerite, Moon Daisy, White Weed, Great Ox-Eye, Field Daisy, Maudlin Daisy, White Daisy, Horse Gowan

Latin Name: Chrysanthemum leucanthemum

Species Origin: Europe

Type: Garden Flowers

Life Cycle: Perennial

USDA Zones: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

US Regions: California, Mountain, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast

Seeds per Ounce: 40,000

Stratification: No Stratification

Germination Ease: No Stratification

Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun

Height: 24 Inches

Color: White

Bloom Season: Blooms Early Summer, Blooms Late Summer

Uses: Cut Flowers, Deer Resistant

Reviews

4.00
Global Rating: 4.00 from 8 reviews
5.0

Review By JD Newberry

Good value

I'n not new to bulk seed, but I'm new to Everwilde. The value is good, the seed looks very clean and the packaging is impressive. I'm in the habit of splitting my plantings between two seasons, but the paper or cloth packages I'm used to make storage difficult. These packages are perfect for people like me!

5.0

Review By Fawn

Great germination

Planted these as soon as they arrived in march 2024 and already they are started to pop up! Excited for this summer!

5.0

Review By Douglas Goodfriend

Always reliable

Fresh seeds, good germination, right count. Multi repeat buyer.

5.0

Review By BETH GILLIAM

Great service

Good seeds, good service and love the resealable package.

5.0

Review By ginny snitker

Great value!

5.0

Review By Greg Welhouse

Daisy standout

This is one of the vase flowers you need to add for an attractive bunch of flowers, goes great with a Dames Rocket mix as well.

1.0

Review By Paul Symington

prohibited weed

Ox-eye daisy is prohibited to grow in several states including Washington because it's invasive.

1.0

Review By Ecolove

DON'T PLANT THIS

This is a highly invasive plant!! There have been countless cases of this species escaping cultivation and taking over natural areas. Once established it can be very hard to get rid of. It is indeed a pretty plant but there are so many other native alternatives that are equally, if not more beautiful. Trust me, you don't want to be the one responsible for spreading this plant around your neighborhood!

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