Rhodanthemum catananche
A compact, evergreen perennial forming a low mound of finely cut, silvery-green foliage. In summer, it produces daisy-like flowerheads to 5cm across, with cream ray florets, each with a maroon stripe, surrounding a deep yellow disc floret. Grow on a sunny rock garden, alpine trough or raised bed
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Grey Silver | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White | Green Grey Silver | ||
| Autumn | Green Grey Silver | |||
| Winter | Green Grey Silver |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
Rhodanthemum are prostrate, usually rhizomatous perennials or subshrubs, with 3-lobed leaves and showy, daisy-like flowerheads with white or yellow rays and yellow disk florets over a long period
- Name status
Unresolved
- Plant range
- Morocco
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, very well-drained soil in full sun. Although hardy, plants resent excessive winter wet
Propagation
Propagate by seed in spring, or softwood cuttings in early summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Gravel garden
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
Pruning
Deadhead where practical to prolong flowering; trim back in autumn to maintain a compact shape
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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