Summer Daisy Argyranthemum foeniculaceum
Other Common Name(s):
Previously known as:
- Chrysanthemum foeniculaceum
- Matricaria feniculacea
- Phonetic Spelling
- ar-ji-RAN-the-mum fen-ick-yoo-lah-KEE-um
- Description
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Argyranthemum foeniculaceum is grown as an evergreen herbaceous perennial in its native habitat which includes North Africa and the Canary Islands. In other locations, it can be grown as an annual. It has both male and female organs and is pollinated by insects. It is suitable for both dry and moist locations, however, it will decline when high humidity is present. This drought-tolerant plant cannot grow in shade, full sun is ideal.
Removal of dead flowers may extend the blooming period.
Insects, Diseases and Other Plant Problems: Will not grow in shade.
- See this plant in the following landscape:
- Cultivars / Varieties:
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- 'Royal Haze'
Compact form
- 'Royal Haze'
- 'Royal Haze'
- Tags:
- Cultivars / Varieties:
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- 'Royal Haze'
Compact form
- 'Royal Haze'
- 'Royal Haze'
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Argyranthemum
- Species:
- foeniculaceum
- Family:
- Asteraceae
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Woody
- Recommended Propagation Strategy:
- Seed
- Country Or Region Of Origin:
- Canary Islands (Tenerife)
- Wildlife Value:
- Bees, birds, and butterflies are attracted to Argyranthemum foeniculaceum.
- Play Value:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Wildlife Food Source
- Edibility:
- The leaves are edible
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Annual
- Habit/Form:
- Mounding
- Maintenance:
- Low
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
- Soil Texture:
- Clay
- Loam (Silt)
- Sand
- Soil pH:
- Acid (<6.0)
- Alkaline (>8.0)
- Neutral (6.0-8.0)
- Soil Drainage:
- Good Drainage
- Occasionally Dry
- Available Space To Plant:
- 12 inches-3 feet
- NC Region:
- Coastal
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 8b, 8a, 9b, 9a, 10b, 10a
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- Gold/Yellow
- White
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Spring
- Winter
- Flower Description:
- The flowers are a daisy-like white with a yellow center. They have a long blooming period.
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Leaves:
- Leaf Color:
- Gray/Silver
- Green
- Leaf Shape:
- Obovate
- Hairs Present:
- No
- Leaf Length:
- 3-6 inches
- Leaf Description:
- The gray-green leaves can grow to 4".
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Stem:
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
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Landscape:
- Landscape Location:
- Container
- Patio
- Slope/Bank
- Walkways
- Landscape Theme:
- Butterfly Garden
- Design Feature:
- Accent
- Small groups
- Specimen
- Attracts:
- Bees
- Butterflies
- Pollinators
- Problems:
- Problem for Cats
- Problem for Dogs
- Problem for Horses
