Overview

Lonas inodora is a plant with a compact, bushy habit in the genus Lonas, part of the Asteraceae family, with finely divided, fern-like foliage. Lonas inodora grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H3. Suggested uses include borders, cut flowers and dried arrangements.

About

Lonas inodora is a compact, bushy cultivar of the genus Lonas, belonging to the Asteraceae family. It features finely divided, fern-like foliage and thrives best in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect. This plant prefers fertile, well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH and is hardy to UK zone H3. It is suitable for borders and can be used for cut flowers or dried arrangements, offering interest during spring and summer. Propagation is by seeds sown in spring.

About the genus

Lonas is a genus of flowering plants in the chamomile tribe within the daisy family. There is only one accepted species, Lonas annua, native to Italy, France, Germany, Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Lonas

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H3

Plant details

Lonas inodora size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Compact, bushy

Foliage

Finely divided, fern-like

Suggested uses

Borders, cut flowers, dried arrangements

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Lonas inodora

Propagation

Seeds sown in spring

Pest resistance

Generally pest-resistant

Disease resistance

Generally disease-resistant

Frequently asked questions