Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Sedge or Rush
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
World/Pandemic, North America, Europe, Russia/Siberia, Africa, Asia
Types
Leucanthemum vulgare
austrocalifornicus , effusus , laxus , pacificus , solutus
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Riverbanks
All sorts of environments, Banks, ditches, marshes, Shores of rivers or lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
6-9
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Long hair-like leaves
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Divison, reseeds
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
Does not require regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Bumblebees, Flying insects
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Informal Hedge, Woodland margins
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Asthma, Cough, Diuretic
-
Part of Plant Used
Buds
-
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food
woven into the covering of tatami mats
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Bog Garden, Container, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
LEUCANTHEMUM vulgare 'Angel'
JUNCUS effusus
Common Name
Oxeye Daisy
Soft Rush
In Hindi
Oxeye डेज़ी
Soft Rush
In German
Margerite
Soft Rush
In French
Grande marguerite
Soft Rush
In Spanish
margarita de ojo de buey
Soft Rush
In Greek
μαργαρίτα Μαργαρίτα
Soft Rush
In Portuguese
Rainha Margarida
Soft Rush
In Polish
piwonie
Soft Rush
In Latin
oxeye Daisy
Soft Rush
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Juncaceae
Genus
Leucanthemum
Juncus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Oxeye Daisy and Common Rush
Season and care of Oxeye Daisy and Common Rush is important to know. While considering everything about Oxeye Daisy and Common Rush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oxeye Daisy season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Common Rush season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Oxeye Daisy is Loam and for Common Rush is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Oxeye Daisy is Acidic, Neutral and for Common Rush is Acidic, Neutral.
Oxeye Daisy and Common Rush Physical Information
Oxeye Daisy and Common Rush physical information is very important for comparison. Oxeye Daisy height is 17.80 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Common Rush height is 45.70 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Oxeye Daisy and Common Rush are as follows:
Oxeye Daisy flower color: White and Yellow
Oxeye Daisy leaf color: Dark Green
Common Rush flower color: Brown
- Common Rush leaf color: Green
Care of Oxeye Daisy and Common Rush
Care of Oxeye Daisy and Common Rush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Oxeye Daisy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Common Rush pruning is done Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Oxeye Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Common Rush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.