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Herbaceous Perennial
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yellow ox eye
A tall, herbaceous perennial to 2m with broadly oval to heart-shaped, aromatic leaves. Branched sprays of shaggy, yellow, daisy-like flowers are produced in late summer and early autumn
Other common names
heart-leaved ox eyeox eye daisy
Size
Ultimate height
1.5–2.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Poorly–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Yellow | Green | ||
Autumn | Yellow | Green | ||
Winter |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- C Europe Russia Balkans
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moist, not too fertile soil in partial shade with shelter from strong wind
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown in containers as soon as ripe, or by division in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Cut flowering stems down once the flowers have faded
Pests
Young leaves may be damaged by slugs
Diseases
Generally problem free
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