Chrysanthemum leucanthemum

Leucanthemum vulgare

Ox-eye Daisy

The Ox-eye Daisy is a perennial herb that grows to a height of up to 80 cm (31 inches). It has a creeping underground rhizome and hairy stems, with the largest leaves at the base of the plant measuring 4–15 cm (1+1⁄2–6 inches) long and about 5 cm (2 inches) wide. The leaves have up to 15 teeth or lobes on the edges and decrease in size up the stem. The plant bears up to three daisy-like flowers, each with 15-40 white petals surrounding yellow disc florets. The flowering occurs from May to October.

Details

Order:

Asterales

Family:

Asteraceae

Genus:

Leucanthemum

Chemistry:

Uses:

Flowering time:

May to October

Sowing time:

Plant height:

up to 80 cm (31 inches)

Flower color:

White petals surrounding yellow disc florets

Suitable habitat:

Grasslands, meadows, fields, under scrub and open-canopy forests, and disturbed areas. Often grows in temperate regions with average annual rainfall exceeding 750 mm (30 inches) and heavy, damp soils.

Info

Pannon Flora Ltd. was founded on December 13, 1999, by Gábor Janik, who retains 95% ownership. Janik holds an MSc in Horticulture from the University of Horticultural Sciences (1986) and an Advanced Professional English Certification from the College of International Trade (1990). The company specializes in bird feed production and export, primarily serving markets in Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, and the UK, alongside cultivating and distributing imported/exported horticultural seeds. It maintains exclusive partnerships with JOEUN Seed (South Korea) and Takii Europe (Japan), a leader in professional seed breeding and production. Pannon Flora collaborates with certification bodies such as NÉBIH (National Food Chain Safety Office), MERT Kontroll, and SGS Hungary to ensure compliance and quality. The company works with approximately 400 Hungarian growers, ranging from small-scale producers (under 5 hectares) to mid-sized farms and large-scale agricultural enterprises. This profile emphasizes agribusiness expertise, technical partnerships, and operational scalability tailored to international client needs.

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