About
A herbaceous perennial with an upright to spreading habit, reaching heights of up to 80cm. It has fleshy, finely dissected, vivid green leaves that are arranged alternately along the stem and produces white, daisy-like flowers with yellow centres up to 5cm in diameter from July to September.
About the genus
Tripleurospermum includes herbaceous and sometimes woody species grown for their ornamental merit. The genus is represented in gardens by selected species and cultivars suited to a range of growing conditions
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAlkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Poorly-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitColumnar upright
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height1-2 years
Suggested usesCoastal, Wildflower meadow, Wildlife gardens
Native toAzores & Europe
Care notes
CultivationThrives in well-drained, sandy and saline soils, preferring full sun and tolerating harsh coastal conditions. See Creating wildflower meadows for further advice
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed, self seeds freely
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free