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Flowers, we dig - $2 (West Salem - Keizer)
Wallace near Riverbend
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I am only free Saturday mornings.
I have a LOT of Oxeye daisies (I listed their info below),
Some Raspberry plants
some Calallilies,
A lot of vinca minor
Asters
Chives
some purple Iris
A lot of purple and white African Daisies
Botanical Name Leucanthemum vulgare (previously known as Chrysanthemum leucanthemum)
Common Name Oxeye daisy, moon daisy, mayweed, white daisy, whiteweed, field daisy, marguerite, poorland flower
Plant Type Herbaceous perennial wildflower
Mature Size 1 to 3 ft. tall, 1 to 2 ft. wide
Sun Exposure Full sun to part shade
Soil Type Coarse and medium-textured, well-drained
Soil pH Mildly acidic to neutral
Bloom Time May through August
Flower Color White with gold yellow centers
Hardiness Zones 3 to 8, USDA
Native Area Europe to Russian Far East and Caucasus
Oxeye Daisy Care
Space them 12 inches to 3 feet apart. Welcome seeds, seedlings, or mature plants in perennial beds and borders, in a cottage garden, a wildflower patch, or in a moon garden where the white blooms will shine in the moonlight. Oxeye daisy can also be planted in a meadow, a naturalized area, near septic, or around a patio if there is room for it to grow freely. Welcome a constant visit of butterflies by pairing it with other pollinator-friendly perennial flowers. Cutting, mowing, trampling, and grazing actually promotes the establishment of this plant. Not only does the plant spread through self-seeding, it also spreads via rhizomes.
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Establish in a sunny spot, preferably full sun. It can also grow in part sun or afternoon shade, especially in hot, humid climates.
Soil
Sow seeds in average, well-draining soil. Plants can also grow in drier, sandy soil.
Water
Because the oxeye daisy is drought-tolerant, let the soil dry out between watering. Seeds, however, should be consistently moist while they sprout. After that, decrease watering to one to two inches per week.
Temperature
Oxeye daisy can survive temperatures as low as 28 degrees Fahrenheit. It needs 130 frost-free days to grow, reproduce, and thrive.
Pruning
To encourage more blooms, deadhead the flowers regularly.
To prevent the oxeye daisy from becoming invasive, remove plants before they produce seeds. Be sure to pull plants out by their roots. Since oxeye daisies have a shallow root system, they are easy to pull out completely. Mow any unwanted seedlings before they get too big. Then spread mulch on the ground. This will prevent new seeds from sprouting. You can also use a lawn-safe herbicide dedicated to oxeye daisies.
Propagation
Plants spread by rhizomes and self-seed. Divide them every two or three years or propagate by root cuttings.
Edible Parts
The leaves can be eaten raw or cooked. Young spring shoots are finely chopped and added to salads and to soups. Some people find this plant to be somewhat pungent and prefer it cooked. The root can be consumed raw and the flowers can be tossed into a salad or pickled. Young plants are more desirable.