Leucanthemella serotina
(Autumn Ox-eye)
Family - Asteraceae
Category - Perennial
Origin - Europe to Central Asia
Year of Introduction - 1771
Season of Interest - Autumn
Hardiness - H7
Height - 2m
Width - 90cm
Location - The East Border
Description: Rhizomatous herbaceous Perennial with an upright habit. Dark green leaves are lanceolate to oblong in shape and are held on tall, vertical stems. Daisy-like flowers are composed of pure white petals (ray florets) surrounding a central, golden yellow and green disc. Flowers are produced in autumn and are excellent for use as cut flowers.
Serotina means late flowering.
Award of Garden Merit (AGM).
Flower:
Daisy-like flowers are composed of pure white ray florets surrounding a domed central cluster of golden yellow and bright green disc florets. Flowers are produced in September and October.
Flower colour: White
Flower shape: Daisy-like flowers, disc and ray florets
Flowering time: September, October
Foliage:
Dark green, lanceolate to oblong leaves with serrated margins are alternatively arranged up tall, vertical stems.
Foliage Senescence: Deciduous
Foliage Shape: Lanceolate to oblong
Propagation:
Division, cuttings, seed.
Cultivation:
Best in full sun to partial shade in moisture retentive soil.