Leucanthemum vulgare
Flowers May-September. A tall, very large ‘daisy’ flower
Soil moisture tolerances
It is found on sites with more than 20 weeks dry soil per year and less than 10 weeks wet soil per year. It is very intolerant of wet soil!
Soil fertility tolerances
It is typically found on moderately fertile sites (10-25 mg P/kg) or P index 1-2.
Traditional medicinal use
Also called moon daisy, horse daisy, dog daisy or marguerite. The unopened buds can be marinated and used in similar way to capers. The rhyme ‘He loves me he loves me not’ is associated with this flower.
