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Herbaceous PerennialSynonym
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
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Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Cream | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or ·¡²¹²õ³Ù–f²¹³¦¾±²Ô²µ
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
A genus of herbaceous chamomile, native to Europe, North Africa and South Western Asia. Plants have sunflower-like heads with white or yellow petals and yellow centres
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun; useful where a drought-tolerant plant is required
Propagation
Propagate by seed in pots in a cold frame in spring or propagate by division in spring or root basal cuttings in late spring to early summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
- Cottage and informal garden
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Flower borders and beds
- Banks and slopes
- Cut flowers
Pruning
Cut back hard after flowering to encourage basal growth that will overwinter
Pests
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews
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