What Does It Mean When a Shasta Daisy Plant Falls Over?

Shasta daisies are relatively tall plants.

Shasta daisies, scientifically known as Chrysanthemum superbum, are perennial flowers that grow in USDA zones 4 to 9. These flowers do best in sunny areas, developing large white and yellow flowers in July.

Height

Shasta daisies reach up to 3 feet in height, although some grow only 12 inches. The height of some of these flowers increases the likelihood that they will fall over when in full bloom.

Cutting

Shasta daisies, with their long, straight stems, make ideal cut flowers for use in a flower arrangement. Choose the longest-stemmed flowers to reduce the aesthetic problem of flowers bending and falling in the garden.

Staking

Stake your shasta daisies with some twine tied loosely around the plants to keep them upright. Alternatively, consider placing a small fence or border near the daisies. This works especially well in cases where the daisies are growing as a border, instead of a mass planting, and would look unattractive if staked.

References

• Michigan State University Extension: Chrysanthemum x Superbum (Leucanthemum x Superbum) -- Shasta Daisy
• Texas A&M: Shasta Daisy

Resources

• University of California: Crazy for the Daisy