Argyranthemum foeniculaceum

Family: Asteraceae or Compositae

What it is like

Argyranthemum foeniculaceum is a PERENNIAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 9. It is in flower from January to April. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil and can tolerate drought.

Height (m): 1

Where it is found

Dry cliffs, occasionally on high mountains, in the south and south-western regions of Tenerife.

N. Africa - Canary Islands.

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Countries/locations it is found in

How it is used

Food

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Leaves. No further details are given.

Medicine

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How it is grown

Succeeds in full sun in any well-drained fertile soil. Plants are drought tolerant. This species is not very hardy in Britain, tolerating temperatures down to about -3°c. It succeeds outdoors as a perennial only in essentially frost-free climates. It can, however, be grown as an annual in this country, flowering and setting seed in its first year.

Propagating it: Seed - sow spring in a greenhouse and only just cover the seed. If the seed does not germinate within 4 weeks then chill it for 3 weeks at 2°c and return it to the greenhouse. When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts.

Best place to grow: Cultivated Beds;

Habit: Perennial

Hardiness: 8-11

Growth:

Soil: Light (sandy), medium, heavy (clay)

Shade: No shade

Moisture: Dry, moist

Things to keep in mind

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Synonyms

Chrysanthemum anethifolium. non (Willd.)Steud. C. foeniculaceum. (Willd.)Desf.