Oxeye Daisy

QUICK IDENTIFICATION

  • Numerous stems, single flower on each stem; less robust than Shasta daisy
  • Dark green, glossy leaves
  • Spoon-shaped lower leaves; upper leaves clasp the stem and decrease as they go up the stem
  • White, showy daisy-like flower with yellow center
  • Height 1 to 3 feet


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Weed Information


Type Information
Toxicity May be toxic to dogs and cats if ingested.
Control Hand pulling/digging, herbicide and mowing. Contact your County Weed District or local applicator for more information.
Habitat Pastures, meadows, waste areas, lawns, gardens and roadsides
Root Extensive root system
Leaf Shape Spoon-shaped with toothed edges
Lifespan Perennial; two years or longer.
Priority 2B Weed Abundant in Montana and widespread in many counties.
Similar Looking Plants Shasta daisy and scentless chamomile
Important Information Plant was introduced into the United States as an ornamental in the 1800s and is still distributed in many wildflower mixes.
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