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Argyranthemum foeniculaceum

a perennial member of the Argyranthemum genus in the family Compositae.

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Taxonomy and growth

Life cycle
perennial
Height
1 m
Fertility
Insects
Flower type
hermaphrodite
Pollinators
Insects

Uses

Edible uses

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Leaves. No further details are given.

Plant part
Leaves

Environment

Range
N. Africa - Canary Islands.
Habitat
Dry cliffs, occasionally on high mountains, in the south and south-western regions of Tenerife[4].
Light
full sun
Shade tolerance
no shade
Water
moderate
Hardiness
Zone 9+
Soil textures
sandy, loamy, clay
Soil pH
acid, neutral, alkaline
Drainage
well drained
Tolerances
drought
Tolerates Nutritionally Poor Soil
No
Drought
tolerant

Propagation

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Seed - sow spring in a greenhouse and only just cover the seed. If the seed does not germinate within 4 weeks then chill it for 3 weeks at 2°c and return it to the greenhouse[2]. When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts.

Cultivation

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Succeeds in full sun in any well-drained fertile soil[1][3]. Plants are drought tolerant[4]. This species is not very hardy in Britain, tolerating temperatures down to about -3°c[4]. It succeeds outdoors as a perennial only in essentially frost-free climates[3]. It can, however, be grown as an annual in this country, flowering and setting seed in its first year[3].

References

  1. F. Chittendon. RHS Dictionary of Plants plus Supplement. 1956 Oxford University Press 1951-00-00

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  2. Bird. R. (Editor) Growing from Seed. Volume 4. Thompson and Morgan. 1990-00-00

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  3. Huxley. A. The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992. MacMillan Press 1992-00-00 ISBN 0-333-47494-5

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  4. Phillips. R. & Rix. M. Conservatory and Indoor Plants Volumes 1 & 2 Pan Books, London. 1998-00-00 ISBN 0-330-37376-5

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