Brighten your garden with the timeless beauty of Leucanthemum 'Snowcap' (also known as 'Snow Lady'), a compact Shasta Daisy prized for its crisp white petals, sunny golden-yellow centers, and exceptionally long bloom season. This award-winning dwarf perennial delivers continuous flowers from early summer into fall, making it perfect for borders, containers, cottage gardens, and fresh-cut arrangements.

Its sturdy flower stems remain upright even after heavy rain, while the compact habit fits beautifully into smaller gardens and patio containers. Loved by bees and butterflies but naturally resistant to deer and rabbits, Snowcap Shasta Daisy is an easy-care perennial that returns year after year with reliable blooms and cheerful color.

Whether planted in mixed borders, pollinator gardens, or sunny landscapes, this classic perennial adds elegance, texture, and long-lasting performance throughout the growing season.

🌾 Key Features

🤍 Large white daisy flowers

🌼 Bright golden-yellow centers

🐝 Attracts bees and butterflies

🦌 Deer and rabbit resistant

✂️ Excellent cut flower

🌿 Compact dwarf variety

☀️ Long blooming perennial

🏡 Perfect for borders and containers

🌿 Plant Details

Botanical Name: Leucanthemum × superbum 'Snowcap' (also known as 'Snow Lady')

Common Name: Snowcap Shasta Daisy

Plant Type: Herbaceous Perennial

Foliage Color: Deep Green

Flower Color: White with Golden Yellow Center

Bloom Season: Early Summer through Fall

Mature Height: 10–14 Inches

Spread: Approximately 12 Inches

Growth Habit: Compact, Upright

Light Requirements: Full Sun

Water Needs: Moderate; Drought Tolerant Once Established

Soil: Well-Drained, Average Garden Soil

Hardiness Zones: USDA 5–9

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

🌼 Garden Uses

Perfect for:

• Cottage gardens
• Pollinator gardens
• Sunny borders
• Perennial beds
• Container gardens
• Cut flower gardens
• Foundation plantings
• Mass plantings
• Rock gardens
• Walkway edging
• Wildlife gardens
• Small garden spaces

Its compact size makes it ideal for adding bright summer color without overwhelming surrounding plants.

🌸 Companion Plants

Pair Snowcap Shasta Daisy with:

• Echinacea
• Salvia
• Coreopsis
• Nepeta (Catmint)
• Lavender
• Agastache
• Veronica
• Russian Sage
• Yarrow
• Ornamental Grasses

🌱 Care Instructions

Plant in full sun for maximum flowering.

Grow in well-drained soil to prevent root rot.

Water regularly during the first growing season.

Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering.

Divide mature clumps every 2–3 years to maintain vigor.

Apply mulch in colder climates for winter protection.