Argyranthemum foeniculaceum PFAF Plant Database

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Argyranthemum foeniculaceum - (Willd.)Webb. ex Sch.Bip.

Common Name

Family

Asteraceae or Compositae

Synonyms

Chrysanthemum anethifolium. non (Willd.)Steud. C. foeniculaceum. (Willd.)Desf.

Known Hazards

None known

Habitats

Dry cliffs, occasionally on high mountains, in the south and south-western regions of Tenerife[260].

Range

N. Africa - Canary Islands.

Edibility Rating

Medicinal Rating

Care

Summary

Physical Characteristics

Argyranthemum foeniculaceum is a PERENNIAL growing to 1 m (3ft 3in).
It is hardy to zone 9. It is in flower from Jan to April. The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs) and are pollinated by Insects.

Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil and can tolerate drought.


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Habitats
Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Leaves. Edible Uses: Leaves. No further details are given.

Medicinal Uses
Plants For A Future can not take any responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of plants. Always seek advice from a professional before using a plant medicinally. None known

Other Uses
None known

Cultivation details
Succeeds in full sun in any well-drained fertile soil[1, 200]. Plants are drought tolerant[260]. This species is not very hardy in Britain, tolerating temperatures down to about -3°c[260]. It succeeds outdoors as a perennial only in essentially frost-free climates[200]. It can, however, be grown as an annual in this country, flowering and setting seed in its first year[200].

Propagation
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[164]. 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.

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Author
(Willd.)Webb. ex Sch.Bip.

Botanical References
200

Links / References

[1]F. Chittendon. RHS Dictionary of Plants plus Supplement. 1956

Comprehensive listing of species and how to grow them. Somewhat outdated, it has been replaces in 1992 by a new dictionary (see [200]).

[164]Bird. R. (Editor) Growing from Seed. Volume 4.

Very readable magazine with lots of information on propagation. A good article on Yuccas, one on Sagebrush (Artemesia spp) and another on Chaerophyllum bulbosum.

[200]Huxley. A. The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992.

Excellent and very comprehensive, though it contains a number of silly mistakes. Readable yet also very detailed.

[260]Phillips. R. & Rix. M. Conservatory and Indoor Plants Volumes 1 & 2

Excellent photos of over 1,100 species and cultivars with habits and cultivation details plus a few plant uses. Many species are too tender for outdoors in Britain though there are many that can be grown outside.

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