Shasta Daisy ‘Alaska’ is an old-fashioned variety that is perfect for cut flowers and cottage gardens. The 3 inch wide flowers have white petals and a yellow center. Plants grow to 30 inches tall. Attracts beneficial insects to the garden. Remove spent flowers to promote longer bloom.  Plants are somewhat short-lived.
 
Shasta daisies are favorites for perennial borders and cut flowers, with single and double-flowered cultivars available.
 
Plant in average to dry well-drained garden soil in full sun to partial shade. Use in the perennial border, containers, cutting garden or cottage garden.
 
Previously this plant had the genus name Chrysanthemum.