Overview

Tephroseris integrifolia is a plant with a clump forming habit in the genus Tephroseris, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Tephroseris integrifolia grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include flower borders and beds, cottage and informal garden and city and courtyard gardens.

About

Tephroseris integrifolia, commonly known as field fleawort, is a clump-forming deciduous plant from the Asteraceae family. It thrives in fertile, well-drained loam or sandy soils with a pH ranging from acid to alkaline. Suitable for full sun or partial shade, it can be grown in exposed or sheltered positions facing south, west, or east. This hardy plant (H4) is ideal for flower borders, cottage gardens, and city courtyards, offering seasonal interest in spring and summer. Propagation is achieved through division, basal cuttings, or root cuttings during the appropriate seasons.

About the genus

Tephroseris is a genus of Eurasian and North American plants in the groundsel tribe within the daisy family.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Tephroseris

Sunlight

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil type

Loam, Sand

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained

Aspect

South-facing, West-facing, East-facing

Exposure

Exposed, Sheltered

UK hardiness

H4

Plant details

Tephroseris integrifolia size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Clump forming

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

Flower borders and beds, Cottage and informal garden, City and courtyard gardens

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Tephroseris integrifolia

Propagation

Division in autumn or spring, Basal cuttings in spring, Root cuttings in early autumn or winter

Pest resistance

May be susceptible to stem eelworms

Disease resistance

May be susceptible to powdery mildews, leafy gall and leaf spot

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