About

A cheerful annual, reaching 30-80cm, with compact form. It bears masses of blooms in white. 'White Star' is valued in garden settings.

About the genus

Matricaria are a genus of hardy annuals with a pleasant aroma, often found in rock and herb gardens. They have erect stems with many branches and plentiful bipinnate leaves. Flowers are daisy-like and symmetrical and mainly white with yellow capitula.

Plant details

Suggested usesBedding, containers

Care notes

CultivationFertile moist soil, sun
PruningDeadhead regularly
PropagationSow spring
Pest resistanceAphids, slugs
Disease resistanceGrey mould