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Although the leaf form is similar to Shasta daisy (Leucanthemum x superbum), the color is not. Shasta daisy foliage is rather a darker green. The leaves are elongated and serrated similar to those above. The link below is the only close-up image I found of Shasta daisy foliage on Google.

Here is a link that might be useful: Shasta daisy foliage

Thanks gardenweed, yes I noticed that as well. these leaves are lighter with some turning purple. WIsh I knew what it was.

Daffodil33, try posting on the Name that Plant forum. There are some amazing folks there.

Here is a link that might be useful: Name that Plant forum

I second the advice to use the Name that Plant forum. I just posted pics of a tiny yellow wildflower and got an identification in ten minutes!

Claire

This looks like Montauk daisy which has flowers like a Shasta daisy but leaves that are thicker and more succulent. They have changed the botanical name a number of times so my best advice is to Google 'Montauk daisy' and read all about it.

It likes full sun and lots of air around it. It did not like my moist, rich soil and part shade. Blooms mid-summer into fall. Easy if you have the right conditions--isn't everything?

To me it doesn't look thick and juicy enough to be Montauk daisy, and my Montauks were always green.

I have been rummaging around in Google images. How about basal leaves for Eryngium? I found a photo of Eryngium foetidum which looked similar, but it isn't a plant I grow.

Thanks all. I could not take the suspense anymore, I pulled it out today.