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Herbaceous PerennialBogs
Sinacalia tangutica
Chinese ragwort
A spreading, deciduous perennial up to 1.5m tall and 2m wide forming clumps of erect, dark stems bearing deeply divided leaves and, from late summer into autumn, pyramidal spikes of bright yellow flowers followed by fluffy, light brown seedheads
Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
1.5–2.5 metresGrowing conditions
Loam
Clay
Moisture
Poorly–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow | Green | ||
| Autumn | Yellow | Green | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- China
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in deep, fertile, reliably moist soil ideally in full sun with some shade at mid-day
Propagation
Propagate by division or by seed
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Flower borders and beds
- Cut flowers
Pruning
Cut back after flowering or leave seed heads for winter interest and cut back in early spring
Pests
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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