Overview

Cacaliopsis nardosmia is a plant with a bushy habit in the genus Cacaliopsis, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Cacaliopsis nardosmia grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H3. Suggested uses include flower borders and beds.

About

Cacaliopsis nardosmia, commonly known as silver crown, is a bushy deciduous plant from the Asteraceae family. It thrives in full sun with a south-facing, sheltered aspect and prefers fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H3, it is well suited for flower borders and beds. This cultivar is best propagated by seed sown under glass in early spring and offers seasonal interest during spring and summer.

About the genus

Cacaliopsis is a monotypic genus of flowering plants in the aster family, Asteraceae, containing the single species Cacaliopsis nardosmia. It is known by the common name silvercrown. It is native to western North America.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Cacaliopsis

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H3

Plant details

Cacaliopsis nardosmia size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Bushy

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

Flower borders and beds

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Cacaliopsis nardosmia

Propagation

Seed sown under glass in early spring

Pest resistance

May be susceptible to slugs, snails and aphids

Disease resistance

May be susceptible to grey moulds

Frequently asked questions