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