2003 Perennial Plant of the Year

[Snowwark]

The Perennial Plant Association has announced that Leucanthemum "Becky" , a Shasta daisy, is the plant of the year for 2003.

Charming and dependable, "Becky" grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. On sturdy, upright stems, reaching a a height of 40", and an almost 40" spread, "Becky" sports single white flowers with yellow centers apppearing June/July, often when other daisies are finishing. Flowering often continues into September, and it is a good performer in Zones 4 to 9.

Does anyone already have these, or perhaps now, thinking of adding them to their garden?

 

[Tulirose]

Shasta Daisy is what I planted for Sylvia but, unfortunately, it was not a well draining site and it did not do well.

However, this just reminded me that I planted a Montauk Daisy near my deck. I forgot ALL about it. I wonder if it will return this season, what with this terrible winter and after being dug up by the dog and all. Something to, hopefully, look forward to.

 

[sorcerormickey]

40" by 40"??? Becky is a BIG girl!! That would look great in a corner or at the back of a bed. Now, if I just had one of those areas empty.....

 

[Snowwark]

Yes she is, sorcerormickey....LOL! Do you have a spot for her? Oh.....I need... MORE SPACE!!

 

[shep]

We have smaller version, I think they only get about 2-3 foot tall...
Don't have a big area though, have to keep thinning them out..