Overview
Taenidia integerrima is a plant with a bushy habit in the genus Taenidia, part of the Apiaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Taenidia integerrima grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden and flower borders and beds.
About
Taenidia integerrima, commonly known as yellow pimpernel, is a bushy deciduous plant in the Apiaceae family. It thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect with fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is suitable for cottage and informal gardens as well as flower borders and beds. This cultivar is of interest in spring and summer and can be propagated by seed or division.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Taenidia
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Taenidia integerrima size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Taenidia integerrima
- Propagation
- Seed, Division
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Taenidia integerrima?
Taenidia integerrima prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Taenidia integerrima need?
Taenidia integerrima grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Taenidia integerrima hardy in the UK?
Taenidia integerrima has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.
How do I propagate Taenidia integerrima?
Seed, Division.