Leucanthemum
vulgare or
Chrysanthemum leucanthemum
(Oxeye Daisy)
Family:
Asteraceae (Sunflower)
Noxious Weed!
Oxeye Daisy is an escaped
ornamental that has become a noxious weed in Colorado. Flower heads are solitary
at the top of stems that grow 1 to 2 feet high. Plants spread via rhizomes and
are usually found growing as patches. Oxeye Daisy often grows in grassy meadows,
displacing native species. This species is often found in wildflower mixes, but
sale of this species is illegal in Colorado. Check the label on seed packets before
planting. If the packet contains Oxeye Daisy, don't plant it!
