Overview
Anthemis tinctoria 'Powis White' is a plant with a clump-forming, matforming habit in the genus Cota, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous, evergreen foliage. Anthemis tinctoria 'Powis White' grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, gravel garden, mediterranean climate plants, patio and container plants, rock garden, banks and slopes, flower borders and beds, garden edging and ground cover.
About
Anthemis tinctoria 'Powis White' is a cultivar of the genus Cota, belonging to the Asteraceae family. It forms clumps and mats, with foliage that can be either deciduous or evergreen. This plant thrives in full sun and is suitable for a variety of soil types including chalk, loam, and sand, with a preference for well-drained conditions across acid, alkaline, and neutral pH levels. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is versatile for use in cottage and informal gardens, gravel and rock gardens, patios, borders, and as ground cover.
About the genus
Cota is a genus of pygmy grasshoppers in the family Tetrigidae. There are five described species in Cota.
Wikipedia contributors, "Cota (insect)", CC BY-SA 4.0 — Cota (insect)
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Cota
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Anthemis tinctoria 'Powis White' size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Clump-forming, Matforming
- Foliage
- Deciduous, Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Mediterranean climate plants, Patio and container plants, Rock garden, Banks and slopes, Flower borders and beds, Garden edging, Ground cover
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Anthemis tinctoria 'Powis White'
- Propagation
- Seed, Division, Basal cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Slugs, Snails, Aphids
- Disease resistance
- Powdery mildews
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Anthemis tinctoria 'Powis White'?
Anthemis tinctoria 'Powis White' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Anthemis tinctoria 'Powis White' need?
Anthemis tinctoria 'Powis White' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Anthemis tinctoria 'Powis White' hardy in the UK?
Anthemis tinctoria 'Powis White' has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.
How do I propagate Anthemis tinctoria 'Powis White'?
Seed, Division, Basal cuttings.