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Annual Biennial
Anthemis arvensis
corn chamomile
An annual reaching 20-30cm in height. Leaves are divided and feathery, aromatic and with downy undersides. Flowering in summer, flowerheads have broad, white ray florets and central discs of yellow
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1 yearUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | White Yellow | Green | ||
Autumn | ||||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- Yes
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Anthemis can be perennials or annuals, with finely divided, aromatic leaves and showy white or yellow daisies
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Occurs naturally on disturbed, free-draining, chalk soils
Propagation
Propagate by seed
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Wildflower meadow
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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