Leucanthemum vulgare
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Leucanthemum vulgare
Also known as:
Ox-Eye Daisy, Marguerite
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Herb layer
Format:
Smal
Height:
0.60 m
Width:
- m
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Leaf:
-
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
3-9
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium)
Sand (light) Loam (medium)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Sun
Sun
Usage properties
Edible part:
Leaves, Root
Leaves, Root
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
Fragrant
Fragrant
Description
Leaves can be eaten both raw and cooked. The young spring shoots can be finely chopped and added to salads. Due to their strong flavor, it is advisable to use them sparingly or mix them with other leafy greens. Carrots can be eaten raw and are especially suitable for consumption in the spring.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
15/05
End of Harvest:
30/09
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Achillea millefolium Yarrow, Boreal yarrow, California yarrow, Giant yarrow, Coast yarrow, Western yarrow, Pacific yarrow |
Attracts beneficial insects and repels harmful pests. |
|
Lavandula angustifolia Lavender, Lavandula |
Repels moths, fleas, and some insects while attracting pollinators. |
|
Petroselinum crispum Parsley |
Enhances growth and flavor of nearby plants, and attracts pollinators. |
|
Zanthoxylum piperitum Szechuanpepper, Japanese Pepper, Sansho |
Repels pests such as aphids and attracts beneficial insects. |
|
Thymus vulgaris Common Thyme, Garden thyme, Wild Thyme |
Improves the flavor of nearby plants and attracts pollinators. |