Nippon daisy or Montauk daisy is a plant species native to coastal regions of Japan but cultivated as an ornamental in other regions. This perennial tolerates light shade in hot climates. New growth may be cut back slightly in spring to maintain plant compactness and encourage bushy form. Remove spent flower heads to promote additional bloom. Divide clumps every 2-3 years to maintain vigor. Excellent and long-lasting fresh-cut flower This plant is moderately salt tolerant. Nippon daisies tend to lose their lower leaves, so it is helpful to plant smaller perennials in front to cover up their leafless lower stems. Great for mid-borders in a drought-tolerant garden.
Curated pairwise relationships between this plant and others in the library — who feeds
whom, who competes, who confuses the pests. Green reads as a good pairing, red as one to avoid.
No curated interactions recorded for this species yet.
Also noted by NC State
Related species the NC State Plant Toolbox flags for this plant — look-alikes to tell
apart, and plants that play a similar role in a planting. Ones we carry in the library are linked.
Fills a similar nicheAnemone x hybrida 'September Charm'Chrysanthemum x morifoliumSalvia rosmarinus
Full plant profile
Growing Conditions
Plant type
Herbaceous Perennial
Life cycle
Perennial
USDA zones
5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
Light
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Soil texture
Loam (Silt); Sand
Soil drainage
Good Drainage
Available space
3 feet-6 feet
NC region
Coastal
Mature size
Height: 1 ft. 6 in. - 3 ft. 0 in. | Width: 1 ft. 6 in. - 3 ft. 0 in.
Growth rate
Medium
Maintenance
Medium
Canopy layer
4 - Herbaceous (3-15 ft)
Form & Appearance
Habit / form
Erect
Foliage
Deciduous
Leaf color
Green
Leaf shape
Oblong
Leaf margin
Serrate
Leaf feel
Fleshy
Leaf size
3-6 inches long
Hairs present
No
Leaf detail
Thick, oblong, coarsely-toothed, glossy, dark green leaves (to 3.5" long).
Flower color
White
Flower value
Good Cut; Showy
Flower form
Head
Flower shape
Dome
Flower size
3-6 inches
Flower detail
Large, bright white daisy-like blooms with yellow centers