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
moderate
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
Companion Planting
Plants well with
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.
