About
Cotula hispida ambig. is a rhizomatous perennial that typically reaches a height of around 15 cm. It features elongated, hairy leaves that are narrowly ovate and silvery-green, measuring up to 3 cm in length. In late spring, this plant produces yellow flowers that are approximately 1.5 cm in diameter, accompanied by thin, papery bracts.
About the genus
Cotula comprises either low-growing annuals or perennial species that spread through rhizomes. They feature either unbranched or finely divided leaves and produce single, button-shaped flower heads during the summer months.
Growing conditions
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Tufted
- Foliage
- Evergreen, Semi evergreen
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- wider than 8 metres
- Time to full height
- 5-10 years
- Suggested uses
- Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Rock garden
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Grow in moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in full sun
- Pruning
- Deadhead to prolong flowering
- Propagation
- Propagate by seed in spring or by division in summer after flowering
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free