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Annual BiennialHerbaceous Perennial
Tripleurospermum inodorum
scentless mayweed
An erect or sprawling annual or short-lived perennial with branching stems, finely-divided, thread-like foliage and daisy-like flowerheads 3-5cm across with white ray florets surrounding a yellow centre
Other common names
Mary's herbscentless mayweed

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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Yellow White | Green | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Yellow White | Green | ||
Autumn | Yellow White | Green | ||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or East–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- Yes
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Columnar upright, Trailing
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Will grow in any soil in full sun; often found growing in disturbed soils, for example along roadsides and on arable land
Propagation
Propagate by seed
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Wildflower meadow
- Low Maintenance
Pruning
No pruning required but cut back after flowering to prevent seeds setting
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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