Overview

Pallenis maritima is a plant with a low-growing, spreading habit in the genus Pallenis, part of the Asteraceae family, with evergreen foliage. Pallenis maritima grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include ground cover, rockeries and coastal gardens.

About

Pallenis maritima is a low-growing, spreading evergreen plant belonging to the genus Pallenis in the Asteraceae family. It thrives in full sun on south-facing, exposed sites and prefers fertile, well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH and dry moisture conditions. Hardy to UK zone H5, this cultivar is suitable for use as ground cover, in rockeries, and coastal gardens. It is most attractive during spring and summer and can be propagated by seeds or cuttings.

About the genus

Pallenis is a small genus of flowering plants in the tribe Inuleae within the family Asteraceae. The name is derived from palea (chaff), referring to the chaffy receptacle.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Pallenis

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Dry

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Exposed

UK hardiness

H5

Plant details

Pallenis maritima size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Low-growing, spreading

Foliage

Evergreen

Suggested uses

Ground cover, rockeries, coastal gardens

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Pallenis maritima

Propagation

Seeds, cuttings

Pest resistance

Resistant

Disease resistance

Resistant

Frequently asked questions