Urospermum dalechampii

Family: Asteraceae or Compositae

What it is like

Urospermum dalechampii is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in) by 0.6 m (2ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Height (m): 0.5

Where it is found

Cultivated ground.

S. Europe - Mediterranean.

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Countries/locations it is found in

How it is used

Food

Rating: 1

Leaves - raw. They can be used in salads but are very bitter.

Medicine

Rating: 0

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How it is grown

Succeeds in any fertile soil in a very sunny position. A very ornamental plant.

Propagating it: Seed - we have no information for this species but suggest sowing the seed in situ either as soon as it is ripe in late summer or in the spring. Division.

Best place to grow: Cultivated Beds;

Habit: Perennial

Hardiness: 5-9

Growth:

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

Shade: Semi-shade, no shade

Moisture: Moist

Things to keep in mind

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Synonyms

Arnopogon dalechampii.