Name: Leucanthemum 'Mt. Hood'
SKU: LEUMTHOO

Leucanthemum ‘Mt. Hood’

Large, double flowers composed of ice crystal-like petals. 'Mount Hood' has a perfect mounding habit and an enormous number of flowers throughout the season. Strong rebloom and overall great vigor. Each layer of flowers covers the previous bloom cycle. Multiple layers of blooms extend the season. Good foliage cover too! This Shasta daisy is destined to become a garden classic.

USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 4-10
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 16″ / 16″ / 20″
Exposure: Full Sun
Bloom Time(s): June, July, August

Common Name	Leucanthemum
Family	Asteraceae
Genus	Leucanthemum
species	x superbum
Plant Type	Perennial
Persistence	Deciduous
US Patent #	--
EU Grant #	--
Hardiness Zone	5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Growth Habit	Mounding
Size (HT/W/FL HT)	16" / 16" / 20"
Finish Time	Fast (4-6 Weeks)
Bloom Time	June, July, August
Growth Rate	Fast
Most Active Growing Season	Spring
Flowering Season	Summer
Flower Color	White
Foliage Color	Green
Soil (Garden)	Average, well drained Soil (Garden)s.
pH	5.8 - 6.8
Exposure	Full Sun
Special Uses	Cut Flower, Deep South, Deer Resistant, Low Water Usage, Pollinator Attractor
Nutritional Needs	100 - 150 ppm
Dormancy	Winter
Water (Greenhouse)	Dry moderately between waterings.
Water (Garden)	Average.
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Landscape Value	Use in borders, mass plantings or containers,
Finish Time to 4"	6 - 8 weeks in spring; 12 - 14 weeks in winter.
Comments	--
Grower Notes	Facultative long day plant. Recommend vernalization of 8 weeks at temperatures below 45° F.