Overview

Allagopappus viscosissimus is a plant with a cushion-forming perennial habit in the genus Allagopappus, part of the Asteraceae family, with evergreen foliage. Allagopappus viscosissimus grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include rock garden, scree, wall, raised bed, sink and trough.

About

Allagopappus viscosissimus is a cushion-forming perennial cultivar of the genus Allagopappus, belonging to the Asteraceae family. It is an evergreen plant that thrives in full sun and prefers a south-facing, sheltered aspect. Best grown in well-drained, neutral loam soil, it is hardy to UK zone H7. This cultivar is suitable for rock gardens, screes, walls, raised beds, sinks, and troughs. Interest is mainly in spring and summer, and it can be propagated by seed or softwood cuttings in spring.

About the genus

Allagopappus is a genus of flowering plants in the daisy family described as a genus in 1828.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Allagopappus

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H7

Plant details

Allagopappus viscosissimus size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Cushion-forming perennial

Foliage

Evergreen

Suggested uses

Rock garden, scree, wall, raised bed, sink, trough

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Allagopappus viscosissimus

Propagation

Seed in spring, softwood cuttings in spring

Pest resistance

Generally pest-free

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions