Overview
Jacobaea erucifolia is a upright annual biennial in the genus Jacobaea, part of the Asteraceae family, with pinnate, lobed foliage. Jacobaea erucifolia grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include wildlife gardens, meadows and naturalistic planting. It is native to Albania, Altay, Austria, Baltic States, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Buryatiya, Central European Russia, China North-Central, China South-Central, China Southeast, Chita, Corse, Czechia-Slovakia, Denmark, East European Russia, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, Inner Mongolia, Iran, Ireland, Irkutsk, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kirgizstan, Korea, Krasnoyarsk, Krym, Manchuria, Mongolia, Netherlands, North Caucasus, North European Russia, NW. Balkan Pen., Poland, Portugal, Primorye, Qinghai, Romania, South European Russia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tadzhikistan, Tuva, Türkiye, Ukraine, West Siberia and Yakutiya.
About
Jacobaea erucifolia is an upright annual-biennial in the Asteraceae, grown for bedding and naturalistic planting. It carries pinnate, lobed leaves and flowers from June to September. Place it on south-facing, sheltered ground in neutral loam that drains freely. The species is native across temperate Eurasia, from western Europe through Siberia to East Asia.
About the genus
Jacobaea is a genus of flowering plants in the tribe Senecioneae and the family Asteraceae. Its members used to be placed in the genus Senecio, but have been separated into the segregate genus Jacobaea on the basis of molecular phylogenetics in order to maintain genera that are monophyletic.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Jacobaea
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Jacobaea erucifolia size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Annual Biennial, Bedding
- Habit
- Upright
- Foliage
- Pinnate, lobed
- Suggested uses
- Wildlife gardens, meadows, naturalistic planting
- Native to
- Albania, Altay, Austria, Baltic States, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Buryatiya, Central European Russia, China North-Central, China South-Central, China Southeast, Chita, Corse, Czechia-Slovakia, Denmark, East European Russia, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, Inner Mongolia, Iran, Ireland, Irkutsk, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kirgizstan, Korea, Krasnoyarsk, Krym, Manchuria, Mongolia, Netherlands, North Caucasus, North European Russia, NW. Balkan Pen., Poland, Portugal, Primorye, Qinghai, Romania, South European Russia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tadzhikistan, Tuva, Türkiye, Ukraine, West Siberia, Yakutiya
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Jacobaea erucifolia
- Propagation
- Seed, division
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-resistant
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-resistant
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Jacobaea erucifolia?
Jacobaea erucifolia prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Jacobaea erucifolia need?
Jacobaea erucifolia grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Jacobaea erucifolia hardy in the UK?
Jacobaea erucifolia has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Jacobaea erucifolia?
Seed, division.
More in the Jacobaea genus
- Jacobaea leucophylla
- Jacobaea maritimasilver ragwort
- Jacobaea maritima 'Diamond'
- Jacobaea vulgarisCommon ragwort