Daisy

PLANT TYPE: Shasta Daisy (Perennial)

HARDINESS (USDA ZONE): 5-9

SEASON: Spring to summer

EXPOSURE: Full to partial sun

TIME TO MATURITY: 6 to 10 weeks from seed days

SPACING: 2 to 3 feet

PLANTING DEPTH: 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch from seed

HEIGHT: 9 to 36 inches

SPREAD: 12 to 24 inches

PESTS & DISEASES: Verticillium Wilt, Root rot, Aphids, mites, Leafminers and Whiteflies

WATER NEEDS: Water deep twice a week in the absenence of rain

MAINTENANCE: Medium

TOLERANCE: Warm

SOIL TYPE: Well-drained and rich in organics

SOIL pH: 6.0 to 7.0

SOIL DRAINAGE: Moist and well drained

COMPANION PLANTING: Coneflowers, rudbeckia, bee balm and Joe-Pye weed.

GENUS: Dahlia spp.