Overview

Hertia is a plant with a low-growing, spreading habit in the genus Hertia, part of the Asteraceae family, with succulent, pale green-grey, oval-tipped leaves foliage. Hertia grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include rock gardens, containers and coastal gardens.

About

Hertia is a low-growing, spreading cultivar of the genus Hertia, known for its succulent, pale green-grey, oval-tipped leaves. This plant thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect, preferring fertile, well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is suitable for rock gardens, containers, and coastal gardens. Interest is shown in spring and summer, and propagation is typically by division in spring or cuttings in summer.

About the genus

Hertia is a genus of flowering plants in the sunflower family, native to Africa and southwestern Asia.Species

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Hertia

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H5

Plant details

Hertia size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Low-growing, spreading

Foliage

Succulent, pale green-grey, oval-tipped leaves

Suggested uses

Rock gardens, containers, coastal gardens

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Hertia

Propagation

Division in spring, cuttings in summer

Pest resistance

Resistant to pests

Disease resistance

Resistant to diseases

Frequently asked questions