Urospermum dalechampii

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Urospermum dalechampii
Light:Full Sun Part Shade
Moisture:Mesic
Hardiness:6
Soil pH:5.6-8.4
Height:1'
Width:2'
Native to:
Edible Rating:PFAF Edibility Rating
Tea:Yes
Poisonous

Urospermum dalechampii

Propagation: Seed - we have no information for this species but suggest sowing the seed in situ either as soon as it is ripe in late summer or in the spring.

Division.

Cultivation: Succeeds in any fertile soil in a very sunny position[1].

A very ornamental plant[1].

Range: S. Europe - Mediterranean.

Habitat: Cultivated ground.

Edibility: Leaves - raw. They can be used in salads but are very bitter[2].

Soil: Can grow in light, medium, and heavy soils.

Flower Type: Hermaphrodite

Also Known As: Arnopogon dalechampii.

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References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Thomas, Graham. Perennial Garden Plants. J. M. Dent & Sons, 1990.
  2. Les Ecologistes de l'Euzière. Les Salades Sauvages. 1994.