Shasta Daisy Chrysanthemum Maximum is a hardy perennial native to Europe, and this plant has been naturalized all over the world. Shasta Daisy seeds can be started directly outdoors in spring or fall, and this Chrysanthemum features glossy, dark-green foliage with strong, single erect flower stems and produces large, 3-6 inches across, daisy-like, snow white, petaled flowers with golden yellow centers. Shasta Daisy starts to bloom in early summer and blooms over a long period until fall, attracting bees, butterflies, and birds.