Buphthalmum salicifolium 'Alpengold'

A double petaled daisy with low-branching mauve stems and willow-like foliage. Not the most exciting plant, but it blooms for a long time and grows easily in any reasonable soil. Also spreads easily so be sure you have the space!

Weak stems fall over easily; don't bother with staking. In Dream Plants for the Natural Garden, Piet Oudolf recommends "let it topple over; since the plant just goes on flowering it eventually creates a series of mounds."

Zones: 3 to 9

Family: Asteraceae

Type: Perennial

Height: 18 to 20 in.

Spread: 18 to 20 in.

Exposure: Full sun, part-shade

Soil Conditions: dry, lime-loving, calcareous, average, poor, lean

Bloom Time: June to August

Bloom Color: Golden

Native Range: Cultivar. Alps, Southeastern Europe