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AquaticBogsHerbaceous Perennial
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Poorly–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Matforming
- Genus
Cotula can be prostrate annuals or rhizomatous perennials with simple or pinnately divided leaves and solitary, button-like flower-heads in summer
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Temp S Africa
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moist soil in full sun, suitable for pond margins or a damp border. See pond plants and bog gardens for further advice
Propagation
Propagate by seed or by division in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Wildlife gardens
- Low Maintenance
Pruning
Deadhead regularly
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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