Pulicaria dysenterica
common fleabane
A distinctly downy perennial 50-90cm tall, with creeping rhizomes and slightly heart-shaped, wavy-edged leaves that clasp the stems. Woolly flowering stems reach up to 1m in height with clusters of flat, yellow, daisy-like flower heads with short ray petals and are borne from midsummer to early autumn
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Poorly–drained, Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to the UK
- Yes
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Pulicaria are perennials with a preference for damp to marshy conditions. Growing to a height of around 50 to 90cm, they have hairy stems and lanceolate leaves with a wavy edge to them. The yellow flowers are short-lived appearing between August and September on long, thin stems. Flower heads are yellow and daisy-like, growing between 2 and 3 cm in width.
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Grows naturally in wet marshy ground and enjoys sunny locations with reliably moist soil but can tolerate a range of soil conditions
Propagation
Propagate by division or propagate by seed
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Wildlife gardens
- Wildflower meadow
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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