Max Chrysanthemum
Leucanthemum maximum
- Native to:
- France, Spain
Krzysztof Golik (www.wikidata.org)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Asteraceae
- Genus:
- Leucanthemum
- Species:
- Leucanthemum maximum
- USDA Symbol:
- LEMA8
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 90 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- white, yellow
Host Plant for Caterpillars
flax tortrix (Cnephasia asseclana), Sabulodes caberata
Reported Fauna Sightings
Bees: ⚠️Western honey bee (Apis mellifera), Yellow-faced bumble bee (Bombus vosnesenskii), Zadontomerus Ashmead
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to alpine and subalpine meadows
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 10–21 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require light for germination; surface sow and do not cover.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI