Overview
Jacobaea leucophylla is a upright annual biennial in the genus Jacobaea, part of the Asteraceae family, with pinnate, lobed foliage. Jacobaea leucophylla 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.
About
Jacobaea leucophylla is a cultivar of the Jacobaea genus, which includes around 35 species of herbaceous biennial or perennial plants known as Ragwort. This cultivar has an upright habit with pinnate, lobed foliage and produces bright yellow daisy-like flower clusters in spring and summer. It thrives in full sun on south-facing, sheltered sites with fertile, well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is suitable for wildlife gardens, meadows, and naturalistic planting, supporting pollinators despite the genus's known toxicity to horses and cattle.
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 leucophylla size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Annual Biennial, Bedding
- Habit
- Upright
- Foliage
- Pinnate, lobed
- Suggested uses
- Wildlife gardens, meadows, naturalistic planting
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Jacobaea leucophylla
- Propagation
- Seed, division
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-resistant
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-resistant
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Jacobaea leucophylla?
Jacobaea leucophylla prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Jacobaea leucophylla need?
Jacobaea leucophylla grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Jacobaea leucophylla hardy in the UK?
Jacobaea leucophylla 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 leucophylla?
Seed, division.
More in the Jacobaea genus
- Jacobaea erucifoliahoary ragwort
- Jacobaea maritimasilver ragwort
- Jacobaea maritima 'Diamond'
- Jacobaea vulgarisCommon ragwort