Shasta

Shasta daisy (Leucanthemum × superbum) is a classic garden favorite created in 1890 by famed horticulturist Luther Burbank, who spent over 15 years cross-breeding four different daisy species to achieve its snowy white petals and sturdy stems. He named the hybrid after the glistening snow of Northern California’s Mount Shasta. Cultivating these perennials is remarkably straightforward: they thrive in full sun and well-drained soil, blooming reliably from early summer through autumn. They are drought-tolerant once established and benefit greatly from “deadheading”—the simple practice of snipping off faded flowers—which encourages a continuous flush of fresh, vibrant blooms throughout the season. Cheers