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Annual Biennial
Machaeranthera tanacetifolia
Tahoka daisy
A clump-forming annual or biennial to about 60cm in height, with branched stems covered in ferny mid-green foliage, and clusters of delicate, daisy-like flowers to 2.5cm wide, with lavender to purple ray florets and yellow central disc florets, produced over a long period from early summer to autumn
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 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 | Green | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Purple Yellow | Green | ||
Autumn | Green | |||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H2Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained soil in full sun
Propagation
Propagate by seed in late winter or early spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- Prairie planting
- Wildflower meadow
- Wildlife gardens
- Cut flowers
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Cut back as flowers fade, to encourage a second flush of flowers
Pests
May be susceptible to leaf miners and aphids
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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