Creeping Daisy Seeds | Low-Growing White Annual Flowers

Creeping Daisy seeds grow compact plants with cheerful white daisy flowers and yellow centers. Their low, spreading habit makes them useful along border edges, in rock gardens, and in containers or window boxes. Plant a grouping near a path to enjoy the small flowers at close range and soften the edge of the bed.

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One cart quantity purchases one selected pack. All options are for the same white-flowered Creeping Daisy. This listing is for seeds to plant, not live plants or cut flowers.

Plant details

• Botanical name: Mauranthemum paludosum, also sold as Chrysanthemum paludosum.
• Common name: Creeping Daisy.
• Life cycle: annual.
• Height: approximately 6–12 inches, depending on conditions.
• Flowers: white petals with yellow centers, up to approximately 1 1/2 inches across.
• Habit: compact and spreading, rather than a climbing vine or permanent lawn cover.
• Light: full sun to partial shade.
• Uses: borders, rock gardens, containers, window boxes, and seasonal bedding.

Flowering can extend from spring into fall where conditions remain suitable, but timing and duration vary with climate and sowing date. Hot weather may reduce flowering. Flowers can attract visiting butterflies and other pollinators.

When to sow

Start indoors approximately 6–8 weeks before your expected last frost, or direct sow into a prepared bed after frost danger has passed. In mild climates, adjust the planting season to favor cooler growing conditions.

This is an annual flower. The previous zone range of 3–9 describes places where seasonal growing may be possible, not a promise that plants survive winter.

Surface sowing and germination

Use clean seed trays and fresh seed-starting mix, or prepare a fine, weed-free outdoor seedbed. Sow 2–3 seeds per starting position and press gently onto the moist surface. Do not cover with soil: light supports germination.

Keep the surface consistently moist using a gentle spray or careful bottom watering. Aim for approximately 60–65°F. Germination commonly takes 14–21 days, depending on conditions. Avoid letting the tiny seeds dry out or wash away.

Once seedlings emerge, provide bright light and airflow. Thin crowded seedlings so the remaining plants can develop without excessive competition.

Transplanting and spacing

Gradually acclimate indoor-grown seedlings to outdoor sun and wind before transplanting. Choose well-drained soil and set plants at approximately the same depth as their root balls. Space approximately 12 inches apart.

Full sun supports flowering in cooler conditions; partial afternoon shade can help where summers are hot. The existing soil guidance lists a pH of approximately 6.1–7.8. Avoid sites that remain saturated after rain.

Watering, feeding, and trimming

Water regularly during establishment, then as needed to prevent prolonged drying while allowing the soil to drain. Do not keep the root zone waterlogged. A light mulch between plants can help retain moisture without covering their crowns.

Feed according to soil needs and fertilizer label directions. Pinch young shoots lightly if needed to encourage branching. Remove spent flowers and lightly trim untidy growth to help maintain a compact display; do not assume deadheading guarantees uninterrupted bloom.

Container and window-box care

Choose a container with drainage holes and fill it with well-drained potting mix. Allow room for plants to spread rather than crowding many seedlings into a small pot. Check moisture frequently because containers dry faster than garden beds, particularly in wind and heat.

Water thoroughly and let excess drain. Place containers outdoors where they receive suitable light; this listing is not intended as an indoor houseplant.

Seasonal care and placement

Remove damaged foliage, monitor for pests, and allow airflow around dense growth. Replace or remove plants when seasonal conditions end the display. Some self-sowing may occur if flower heads are left to mature; remove unwanted seedlings.

Creeping Daisy is sometimes described as deer resistant, but browsing varies and no plant is deer-proof. Do not use it as a walking surface or substitute for durable turf.

Handling and seed storage

Grow for ornamental use, not food. Keep seeds and plant material away from children and pets, and wash hands after gardening. Store unused seeds sealed in a cool, dry, dark place away from heat and moisture.