Overview
Townsendia incana is a bushy alpine rockery in the genus Townsendia, part of the Asteraceae family, with evergreen foliage. Townsendia incana grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include rock garden.
About
Townsendia incana is a bushy, evergreen perennial cultivar within the Townsendia genus, known for its clusters of slender, linear leaves and daisy-like flowers. It thrives best in full sun on south- or west-facing, sheltered sites with well-drained loam or sandy soils of varying pH. Hardy to UK zone H6, this cultivar is suited to rock gardens and offers seasonal interest through spring and summer. For successful cultivation, it should be planted in well-drained soil and watered during establishment, with propagation achieved by sowing seed as soon as ripe in containers within a cold frame.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Townsendia
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Townsendia incana size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Alpine Rockery
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Rock garden
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Townsendia incana
- Propagation
- Sow seed as soon as ripe in containers in a cold frame
- Pest resistance
- Susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite and aphids under glass
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Townsendia incana?
Townsendia incana prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Townsendia incana need?
Townsendia incana grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Townsendia incana hardy in the UK?
Townsendia incana has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Townsendia incana?
Sow seed as soon as ripe in containers in a cold frame.
More in the Townsendia genus
- Townsendia alpigena
- Townsendia formosasmooth Townsend daisy
- Townsendia jonesii var. tumulosa
- Townsendia mensanatable Townsend daisy
- Townsendia montana var. minima