About
This perennial forms dense clumps characterized by finely divided green foliage and produces individual lemon-yellow daisy flowers.
About the genus
This genus comprises herbaceous chamomiles found in Europe, North Africa, and Southwestern Asia. The plants feature flower heads resembling sunflowers, characterized by white or yellow petals surrounding a central yellow disc.
Growing conditions
- 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
- H6
Plant details
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- 0.5-1 metres
- Time to full height
- 2-5 years
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Mediterranean climate plants
- Fragrance
- Foliage
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun; useful where a drought-tolerant plant is required
- Pruning
- Cut back hard after flowering to encourage basal growth that will overwinter
- 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
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to slugs, snails and aphids
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to powdery mildews