The flattened yellow center disk resembles the eye of an ox, giving the plant its name.
The erect stems are usually branching and produce two or more flower heads.
The showy flowers make long-lasting cut flowers.
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Oxeye daisy is toxic to humans and pets.
Oxeye Daisy Care
Oxeye daisy is a low-maintenance plant.
The biggest challenge in growing it is to contain its unwanted spread.
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Light
Establish in a sunny spot, preferablyfull sun.
Oxeye daisy also grows in part sun or afternoon shade, especially in hot, humid climates.
Soil
The plant does not have any particular soil requirements other than good drainage.
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It grows in average and also dry, sandy soil.
Water
Give young plants one to two inches of water per week.
Once established, oxeye daisy is drought-tolerant.
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Adding nitrogen to the soil can even backfire.
The extra nitrogen encourages the growth of native and introduced perennial grasses that outcompete oxeye daisy.
Pruning
To encourage more blooms,deadheadthe flowers regularly.
To prevent the oxeye daisy from becoming invasive, remove flowers before they produce seeds.
In warmer climates, fall seeding is also possible.
Plant the seeds 14 inch deep.
Thin seedlings to 6 to 8 inches apart.
Overwintering
Oxeye daisy is a hardy plant that does not need any winter protection.
Plant it in a large, heavy pot to prevent it from toppling over.
check that the pot has large drainage holes.
Fill the pot with well-draining potting mix.
Although oxeye daisy is drought-tolerant in the landscape, potted plants need frequent watering.
How Long Does Oxeye Daisy Bloom?
The bloom lasts for several months.
The flowers last for up to two weeks in a vase.
What Do Oxeye Daisy Flowers Look and Smell Like?
measuring 1 to 3 inches in diameter, has seven to 20 petals.
The centers are yellow.
The fragrance is mild and sage-like.
How to Encourage More Blooms
Deadheading the flower encourages a longer bloom time.
The invasiveness of the plant depends on what is growing in a location.
Established and intact habitats, on the other hand, are not as prone to being overrun by it.
Since oxeye daisies have a shallow root system, they are easy to pull out completely.
Be sure to pull plants out by their roots.
Mow any unwanted seedlings before they get too big.
Then spread mulch on the ground, which will prevent the seeds from sprouting.
They are two different plants.Chamomilelooks somewhat similar to oxeye daisy but its flowers are smaller.
Both Roman and German chamomile have the distinct chamomile scent.
Leucanthemum vulgare.North Carolina State University Cooperative Extension.
Oxeye Daisy.Invasive Plant Atlas.
