How to Propagate Shasta Daisy

Leucanthemum × superbum

An easy perennial that benefits from regular division, since clumps decline in vigor if left too long. Divide every 2–3 years to keep plants healthy and blooming well — this is more of a maintenance habit than a strict requirement.

Division

Dig up the clump, separate sections with roots and growth points, replant.

Growing from seed

Sow shallowly; germinates readily, though named varieties may not come true from seed.

When to propagate

Spring or fall.

Common problems

Older clump stopped blooming as well. Common sign it’s time to divide — this rejuvenates the plant’s vigor.

Questions people ask

Why does it need dividing more often than other perennials? Its center tends to die out and become woody over time if left undivided, a trait specific to this species.

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