A delicate-looking perennial with feathery foliage and small daisy-like white or pale yellow flowers. Traditionally used in herbal medicine and attractive to pollinators.
Overview
Form
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
1.5–3′ tall × 1–2′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Tolerances & Soil
Zone 5aZone 9b
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ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 5a to Zone 9b
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Harvest Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
Summer
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native Range
Southeastern Europe and Western Asia
Function & Care
medicinalpollinator nectarywildlife benefitedible
Edible Parts
leafflower
Establishment & Care
Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed, division
Notable Cultivars
'Aureum' is prized for its golden foliage, while 'Plenum' produces double flowers and is often sterile, making it a longer-blooming ornamental selection.
