Oxeye daisy

The classic meadow daisy — late, long, and easy.

A vibrant display of white daisies with yellow centers thriving in a lush green garden.
photo · Matt Barnard

The meadow daisy

Oxeye daisy is what most people picture when they say "wildflower meadow" — the tall white daisy that leans into the path. It blooms late and hangs on.

Specs

type      perennial, native
height    40–100 cm
flower    may – september
soil      fertile to poor
seed      1 g / m² in a mix

Why we sow it

It's the most forgiving species in the mix. If a meadow is going to survive a bad year, the oxeyes are the ones still standing in September, feeding the last of the bees.