Overview

Filago gallica is a plant with a matforming habit in the genus Filago, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Filago gallica grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include wildlife gardens and flower borders and beds.

About

Filago gallica, commonly known as narrow-leaved cudweed or narrow filago, is a matforming deciduous plant in the Asteraceae family. It thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect with fertile, well-drained loam soil that is moist but well-drained and neutral in pH. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is suitable for wildlife gardens, flower borders, and beds. Propagation is by seed sown in pots in a cold frame when ripe, or by removing offsets in early spring. It is of interest during spring and summer seasons.

About the genus

Filago is a genus of plants in the sunflower family, native from Europe and northern Africa to Mongolia, Nepal, and Macaronesia. They are sometimes called cottonroses or cudweeds.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Filago

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H4

Plant details

Filago gallica size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Matforming

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

Wildlife gardens, flower borders and beds

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Filago gallica

Propagation

By seed, sown in pots in a cold frame when ripe or remove offsets in early spring

Pest resistance

Generally pest-free

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions