Overview
Townsendia mensana is a bushy alpine rockery in the genus Townsendia, part of the Asteraceae family, with evergreen foliage. Townsendia mensana 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 mensana, known as the table Townsend daisy, is a bushy evergreen perennial within the Townsendia genus, which is noted for its clusters of slender, linear leaves and large daisy-like flowers. This cultivar thrives in full sun on south- or west-facing, sheltered sites with well-drained loam or sandy soil, tolerating a range of pH levels from acid to alkaline. Hardy to UK zone H6, it is well suited for rock gardens and offers seasonal interest through spring and summer. Cultivation involves planting in well-drained soil and watering during establishment, with propagation by sowing seed in containers in a cold frame as soon as ripe.
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 mensana size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Alpine Rockery
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Rock garden
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Townsendia mensana
- 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 mensana?
Townsendia mensana prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Townsendia mensana need?
Townsendia mensana grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Townsendia mensana hardy in the UK?
Townsendia mensana 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 mensana?
Sow seed as soon as ripe in containers in a cold frame.
More in the Townsendia genus
- Townsendia alpigena
- Townsendia formosasmooth Townsend daisy
- Townsendia incana
- Townsendia jonesii var. tumulosa
- Townsendia montana var. minima