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Spun Silk Shasta Daisy: Fringed, Spidery Whites with Lavender
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Spun Silk Shasta daisy gives the classic daisy a wild new look. Its 4½-inch flowers have a double row of narrow petals that are finely fringed and split at the tips, radiating in a loose, spidery pattern around a golden center. They open pale cream and lighten to near white, and at peak the clump looks topped with feathery snowflakes.
It keeps everything people love about Shasta daisies, including their easy partnership with lavender, and adds a texture you do not see often.
Spun Silk at a glance
| Trait | What to expect |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Leucanthemum × superbum 'Spun Silk' |
| Flowers | Fringed, spidery white petals, golden center, about 4½ inches |
| Foliage | Dark green, lance-shaped and toothed |
| Size | 22 to 24 inches tall, 20 to 22 inches wide |
| Bloom | Starts mid-June, peaks early July, into fall with deadheading |
| Hardiness | USDA zones 5 to 9 |
| Light | Full sun |
| Wildlife | Good for pollinators; moderately deer resistant |
Texture against lavender's spikes
White daisies and purple lavender are a familiar pair. Spun Silk makes it look new. Its fringed, splayed petals are as fine as lavender's buds are tight, so the contrast is in texture as much as color. At about two feet tall, it sits comfortably in the middle row beside mid-size lavenders, or behind a low lavender edging.
It also suits looser, prairie-style plantings, where its airy flowers mix well with ornamental grasses and lavender in a sunny, naturalistic bed. Because it reblooms into fall when deadheaded, it keeps the white-and-purple theme going after the lavender harvest. Lay out the combination in the Companion Plant Planner.
Care through the season
- Sun and soil: full sun and average, well-drained soil. It likes a bit more water than lavender in dry spells, so water at its base.
- Deadheading: removing spent flowers keeps it blooming into fall.
- Heat: flowering slows in extreme heat; a deep drink helps.
- Humidity: wet foliage and soggy soil encourage leaf spot and crown rot, so space plants for airflow.
- Pests: aphids and four-lined plant bug can disfigure foliage.
- Fall and winter: cut flowering stems, leave the basal leaves, and make sure winter water drains away. Divide every 2 to 3 years.
A cutting garden favorite
Spun Silk is a good cut flower on sturdy stems, and its unusual form makes a bouquet look special with very little effort. Cut flowers just as they open and pair them with fresh lavender stems for a soft, textured jar. The flowers do not dry well. Plan a cutting row with the Cut Flower Planner.
Format
Spun Silk is offered as a full 72-cell plug tray, ideal for cutting gardens, mass plantings and growers. See the product page for current availability.
Frequently asked questions
Are the flowers white or cream?
Both, in turn. They open pale cream and lighten to near white as they age.
Does it need staking?
Its sturdy stems usually stand on their own in full sun and average soil.
Will it grow in a container?
Yes, in a large pot with good drainage and full sun.
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