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Anthemis maritima (Seaside chamomile )

Other names: Dog fennel, Mayweed , Maritime chamomile, False chamomile

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Species
A. maritima is a mound- or mat-forming, deciduous to semi-evergreen, woody-based perennial or subshrub with fleshy, finely-divided, dark grey-green leaves and white, daisy-like flowers from late spring into summer.
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Flower

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Flower

Foliage

Spring Summer Autumn Winter
Foliage
Height and spread

Height and spread

Size Max height Max spread To maturity
0.4 m 0.6 m 2-5 years
1 ft 1 ft 2-5 years

Where to grow

Soil type
  • Chalky
  • Loamy
  • Sandy
Soil drainage
  • Well-drained
Soil pH
  • Alkaline
  • Neutral
Sunlight
  • Full Sun
Aspect
  • East
  • West
  • South
Exposure
  • Exposed
  • Sheltered

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Cultivation

Plant in moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil in sun. Drought tolerant once established. Suitable for stabilizing banks and slopes in coastal areas.

Suggested uses

Banks and Slopes, Gravel, Ground Cover, Rock, Coastal, Beds and borders, Mediterranean, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Garden edging

UK hardiness

H5

USDA zones

Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10

Sunset zone

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Low
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Low
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Semi-evergreen

Habit

Mat-forming, Cushion or Mound Forming, Erect flower stem

Native to

Mediterranean

Drought tolerant

Yes

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic

Plant care

Pruning

After the first flush of flowering, clip over the plant to keep them dense and tidy and to encourage another crop of flowers. Cut back hard after flowering to encourage growth that will overwinter.

Propagation methods

Seed, Division, Basal cuttings

Pests

Slugs

Snails

Aphids

Diseases

Powdery mildew

Cut plants to ground level (optional)

Cut back after flowering in early autumn (optional)

Deadhead to encourage more flowers (optional)

Divide and replant in spring

Plant container grown plants in moderately fertile, well-drained soil

Take basal cuttings

Plant container grown plants in a sunny postion

Sow seeds in a cold frame in spring

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Anthemis carpatica 'Karpatenschnee'
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Anthemis tinctoria 'Alba'
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Anthemis tinctoria 'Alba' Dyer's chamomile 'Alba'
Anthemis 'Susanna Mitchell'
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Anthemis punctata subsp cupaniana 'Nana'
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Anthemis punctata subsp cupaniana 'Nana' Sicilian chamomile 'Nana'
Anthemis maritima
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Anthemis maritima Seaside chamomile
Anthemis tinctoria 'Lemon Ice'
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Anthemis tinctoria 'Lemon Ice' Dyer's chamomile 'Lemon Ice'
Anthemis 'Orange Dream'
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Anthemis 'Orange Dream' Marguerite 'Orange Dream'
Anthemis tinctoria 'Kelwayi'
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Anthemis 'Cally White'
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Anthemis 'Tinpenny Sparkle'
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