Oxeye Daisy
Chrysanthemum leucanthemum
Last reviewed: September 2026
Oxeye Daisy is toxic to dogs and cats.
Listed as toxic by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) (last reviewed 2026-05-21). If your pet has been exposed, call the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435and your veterinarian's emergency line.
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Light
full sun
Water
medium
Size
12"–24" H × 12"–18" W
Bloom
May, Jun, Jul, Aug
Pollinators
bees, butterflies, beetles
Native alternatives to Oxeye Daisy
Oxeye Daisy is not native to the United States. These natives fill a similar role in a planting, matched on bloom season, bloom color and mature size.
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Cities and water utilities offer rebates for replacing lawn with native and water-wise plants. We track 452 programs across 44 states, each with a link to the provider and the date we last checked it.
Find rebates in your areaOxeye daisy produces classic white petals around bright yellow centers from late spring through summer. This cheerful perennial spreads gradually and naturalizes well in sunny areas with average moisture.
In an HOA neighborhood
Oxeye Daisy takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: moderate. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Can spread aggressively and look weedy
- May not be drought-tolerant in some growing conditions
Wildlife value
The flowers attract a variety of beneficial insects including native bees, butterflies, and beetles. The long blooming period provides consistent nectar throughout the growing 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.
- Is Oxeye Daisy toxic to dogs?
- Yes. Oxeye Daisy is listed as toxic to dogs by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (aspca.org). If your pet has been exposed, call the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435.
- Is Oxeye Daisy toxic to cats?
- Yes. Oxeye Daisy is listed as toxic to cats by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (aspca.org). If your cat has been exposed, call the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435.
- What pollinators does Oxeye Daisy attract?
- Oxeye Daisy draws bees, butterflies, and beetles.
- 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.
Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
If something looks wrong
Common plant problems, and what to check first
These come up on almost any plant. Each guide lists the likely causes in the order they are worth ruling out, with one thing to check before you act on any of them, and links to the source it came from.
- It is dying right after planting
- Leaves turning yellow
- Wilting even though I watered it
- Brown crispy leaf tips
- Bugs on the plant
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