Leucanthemum 'Mt. Hood' | Shasta Daisy | White Perennial Flower | Pollinator Plant | Deer Resistant | Live Plant

Brighten your garden with the timeless beauty of Leucanthemum × superbum 'Mt. Hood', a classic Shasta Daisy prized for its crisp white blooms and cheerful golden centers. This vigorous, long-blooming perennial produces an abundance of large flowers from early summer into late summer, creating a stunning display in cottage gardens, perennial borders, pollinator gardens, and fresh-cut arrangements.

'Mt. Hood' is known for its sturdy stems, reliable performance, and excellent garden vigor. Its upright habit resists flopping, making it an outstanding choice for landscape plantings and bouquets alike. Easy to grow and drought tolerant once established, this low-maintenance perennial attracts butterflies and bees while resisting deer and rabbits.

Whether planted in drifts or mixed with other sun-loving perennials, Mt. Hood Shasta Daisy brings bright, classic beauty to the garden year after year.

🌼 Key Features

• Large classic white daisy blooms
• Long flowering season
• Excellent cut flower
• Strong upright stems
• Attracts butterflies and bees
• Deer and rabbit resistant
• Easy-care perennial
• Reliable reblooming with deadheading

🌱 Plant Details

Botanical Name: Leucanthemum × superbum 'Mt. Hood'

Common Name: Mt. Hood Shasta Daisy

Plant Type: Herbaceous Perennial

Foliage Color: Deep Green

Flower Color: White Petals with Golden Yellow Centers

Mature Height: 18–24 Inches

Spread: 18–24 Inches

Growth Habit: Upright, Clump-Forming

Bloom Season: Early Summer through Late Summer

Light Requirements: Full Sun

Water Needs: Moderate; Drought-Tolerant Once Established

Soil: Well-Drained Soil

Hardiness Zones: USDA 5–9

Characteristics: Long Blooming, Pollinator Friendly, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Excellent Cut Flower, Low Maintenance

🌸 Garden Uses

Perfect for:

• Cottage gardens
• Pollinator gardens
• Perennial borders
• Cutting gardens
• Foundation plantings
• Butterfly gardens
• Mass plantings
• Wildlife-friendly landscapes
• Meadow gardens
• Container gardens

Its bright white flowers pair beautifully with colorful summer perennials.

🌿 Companion Plants

Pairs beautifully with:

• Echinacea (Coneflower)
• Salvia
• Coreopsis
• Nepeta (Catmint)
• Lavender
• Rudbeckia
• Veronica
• Achillea (Yarrow)
• Russian Sage
• Ornamental Grasses

🌱 Care Instructions

Plant in full sun with well-draining soil.

Water regularly during establishment, then only during prolonged dry periods.

Deadhead spent flowers to encourage additional blooming.

Divide every 2–3 years to maintain vigorous growth.

Apply compost or balanced fertilizer in spring for best flowering performance.