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Herbaceous PerennialSynonym
Anthemis Susanna Mitchell
chamomile [Susanna Mitchell]
A mound-forming perennial with fine, lacy, silvery green foliage and a long flowering season. Daisy-like flowers with pale cream to yellow petals and a yellow eye are produced on single stems to 45cm high from late spring to early autumn
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Cream Yellow | Green Grey Silver | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Cream Yellow | Green Grey Silver | ||
| Autumn | Cream Yellow | Green Grey Silver | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Name status
Trade
How to grow
Cultivation
Grows best in moderately fertile, well-drained sandy or gravelly soil in full sun.
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown in containers in a cold frame in spring, or by division
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Prairie planting
- Rock garden
- Flower borders and beds
- Ground cover
Pruning
Remove faded flowers regularly to encourage long flowering
Pests
Diseases
May be susceptible to Powdery mildews
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