Leucanthemum superbum Sweet Daisy™ 'Birdy'

– Highly attractive to pollinators like bees, butterflies, and hoverflies.

– Deer and rabbits tend to avoid this plant.

– Spring – foliage emerges in a basal rosette

– Early to mid-summer – primary bloom season

– Late summer – possible rebloom with deadheading

– Fall – foliage may persist in mild climates; cut back in cold zones

– Winter – dormant in colder regions

– Cottage gardens and perennial borders

– Containers and cut flower gardens

– Pollinator-friendly plantings

– Sunny pathways and low-maintenance beds

– Deep green, lance-shaped leaves with serrated edges.

– Forms a dense, tidy mound of foliage beneath flower stalks.

– Foliage provides a lush base and remains attractive through much of the growing season.

– Large, classic white daisy flowers with bright yellow central discs.

– Blooms are up to 4 inches wide, perched atop sturdy, upright stems.

– Blooms profusely from early to mid-summer, sometimes with a second flush if deadheaded.

– Plant in spring or early fall in well-drained, fertile soil.

– Choose a site with plenty of sunlight and good air circulation.

– Space plants 12–18 inches apart to allow mature clump development and prevent mildew.

– Dig a hole the same depth as the root ball and twice as wide; place plant level with soil surface.

– Water thoroughly after planting and mulch lightly to retain moisture.

– Deadhead spent blooms regularly to encourage reblooming and prevent self-seeding.

– Cut back foliage to basal rosettes in late fall or early spring.

– Light grooming in summer keeps the plant looking tidy.

– Prefers moderate moisture with good drainage.

– Water regularly during establishment and during prolonged dry periods.

– Avoid waterlogged soil, which can lead to root rot.

– Requires full sun (6+ hours of direct sunlight daily).

– Best flowering and compact growth occur in full sun exposure.

– Excellent as a cut flower – harvest when blooms are just fully open

– Long vase life; remove lower leaves and recut stems under water

– Harvest in the morning for best freshness

– Feed with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring (e.g., 10-10-10).

– Avoid high-nitrogen fertilizers that may promote foliage at the expense of blooms.

– Optional light feeding after first bloom to encourage additional flowering.

– Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.

– Flowers are fertile and may produce seed if not deadheaded, though this cultivar is typically grown from vegetative stock.

– Can self-pollinate or cross-pollinate with other Leucanthemum.

– Salvia nemorosa – vertical spires contrast well with daisy-like blooms

– Echinacea (Coneflower) – shares similar bloom time and growing conditions

– Coreopsis – soft, airy blooms enhance the dense texture of daisies

– Lavandula (Lavender) – aromatic and drought-tolerant pairing

– Nepeta (Catmint) – attracts pollinators and softens bed edges

– Rudbeckia – similar shape but golden hues provide strong color contrast

– Grasses (e.g., Pennisetum, Festuca) – add movement and height contrast