About

This annual plant grows to a height of 20-30 cm. Its leaves are finely divided, feathery in texture, and emit a pleasant aroma, featuring soft hairs on their undersides. During the summer months, it produces flowerheads with wide, white ray florets surrounding a central cluster of yellow disc florets.

About the genus

Anthemis comprises both perennial and annual species, characterized by their aromatic, finely segmented foliage and prominent daisies that are typically white or yellow.

Growing conditions

Sunlight
Full sun
Soil type
Chalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pH
Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moisture
Well-drained
Aspect
South-facing, West-facing
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness
H6

Plant details

Plant type
Annual Biennial
Habit
Bushy
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
0.1-0.5 metres
Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height
1 year
Suggested uses
Wildflower meadow
Fragrance
Foliage

Care notes

Cultivation
Occurs naturally on disturbed, free-draining, chalk soils
Pruning
No pruning required
Propagation
Propagate by seed
Pest resistance
Generally pest-free
Disease resistance
Generally disease-free