How much sun does Oxeye Daisy need?

Oxeye Daisy grows best in full sun conditions.

When does Oxeye Daisy bloom?

Oxeye Daisy blooms in May, June, July, and August.

Where is Oxeye Daisy native?

Oxeye Daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare) is native to CO, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.

Is Oxeye Daisy toxic to livestock?

Oxeye Daisy is listed as toxic to grazing livestock such as cattle, sheep, and goats (slight severity) by the USDA PLANTS Database. This is separate from pet (dog and cat) toxicity.

What pollinators does Oxeye Daisy attract?

Oxeye Daisy draws bees, beetles, and flies.

Is Oxeye Daisy HOA-friendly?

Oxeye Daisy takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Oxeye Daisy

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Author: Pollinator Patch

Leucanthemum vulgare

Last reviewed: June 2026

Oxeye Daisy is listed as toxic to grazing livestock (cattle, sheep, and goats) at a slight level by the USDA PLANTS Database (opens in new tab). This is a livestock indicator and is separate from pet toxicity.

Light

full sun

Water

medium

Size

12"–24" H × 12"–24" W

Bloom

May, Jun, Jul, Aug

Native to

Pollinators

bees, beetles, flies

Browse plants for this ecoregion

Coast Range Sierra Nevada Central California Valley Central Basin and Range

Oxeye daisy produces classic white daisy flowers with bright yellow centers from late spring through summer. This European perennial forms spreading clumps of dark green foliage and can naturalize readily in favorable conditions.

In an HOA neighborhood

Oxeye Daisy takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: low. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Works well in: backyard only.

Aggressive spreader that can overtake other plants
May look weedy and unkempt to neighbors

Wildlife value

The abundant flowers attract a wide variety of pollinators including native bees, beetles, and flies throughout the long blooming season.

Common questions

How much sun does Oxeye Daisy need?: Oxeye Daisy grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Oxeye Daisy bloom?: Oxeye Daisy blooms in May, June, July, and August.
Where is Oxeye Daisy native?: Oxeye Daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare) is native to CO, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
Is Oxeye Daisy toxic to livestock?: Oxeye Daisy is listed as toxic to grazing livestock such as cattle, sheep, and goats (slight severity) by the USDA PLANTS Database. This is separate from pet (dog and cat) toxicity.
What pollinators does Oxeye Daisy attract?: Oxeye Daisy draws bees, beetles, and flies.
Is Oxeye Daisy HOA-friendly?: Oxeye Daisy takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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