Side-by-side plant comparison — which is right for your garden?
Buxus sempervirens
Buxaceae · shrubs
Leucanthemum × superbum
Asteraceae · flowers
Boxwood (Zones 5-8)
Shasta Daisy (Zones 5-9)
Overlap: Both grow in zones 5–8
| Feature | Boxwood | Shasta Daisy |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Buxus sempervirens | Leucanthemum × superbum |
| Family | Buxaceae | Asteraceae |
| Category | shrubs | flowers |
| Sun | ☀️ Part Shade to Full Sun | ☀️ Full Sun |
| Water | 💧💧 Medium | 💧💧 Medium |
| Soil | Well-drained | Well-drained |
| Height | 8' | 3' |
| Spread | 8' | 2' |
| Bloom Season | Spring | Summer |
| Bloom Color | Green | White |
| Growth Rate | Slow | Fast |
| Native Region | Europe, Asia, Africa | Hybrid (US) |
| Maintenance | Medium | Low |
Boxwood
Shasta Daisy
Boxwood
Shasta Daisy
Choose Boxwood if you don't mind medium maintenance, and want deer resistance. It thrives in part shade to full sun with medium water in zones 5–8.
Choose Shasta Daisy if you want a low-maintenance plant, need drought tolerance, and want deer resistance. It thrives in full sun with medium water in zones 5–9.
Plant them together? Both overlap in zones 5–8. However, they have different sun needs, so plan your garden layout carefully.
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