About
In late summer and autumn it produces clusters of yellow flowers at the stem tips. A clump-forming perennial with erect, unbranched stems to 70cm tall, heavily clothed with upward-pointing, linear leaves. A rarely occurring British native wildflower.
About the genus
Galatella is a genus of around 30 species of tall, clump-forming herbaceous perennials found in Europe and Asia. They have narrow, hairy leaves and produce daisy-like flowers during the summer.
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitColumnar upright
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCoastal, Cottage and informal garden, Wildflower meadow, Wildlife gardens
Native toS & SE Europe
Care notes
CultivationGrow in well-cultivated, fertile, moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Mulch annually after cutting back in late autumn; stake in spring
PruningCut back to ground level in autumn
PropagationPropagate by seed or division
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids, slugs and snails
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free