About
Pulicaria vulgaris, the small fleabane, is a small, woolly-hairy annual to 30 cm producing oblong, toothed, aromatic leaves and small, yellow, daisy-like flowerheads from late summer to autumn. A fascinating and declining native annual for a damp, sandy or clay soil in a sunny, moist position.
About the genus
Pulicaria are hairy annuals and perennials with toothed, aromatic leaves and small, yellow, daisy-like flowerheads in summer and autumn. Mostly native to damp or marshy habitats in Europe, Asia and Africa.
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, containers, mixed plantings.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil. Water during establishment.
PruningRemove dead growth as needed.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.