Anthemis punctata cupaniana

Anthemis punctata cupaniana is an aromatic perennial forming a large, low clump of finely divided silver leaves and bright daisy-like flowers.

The leaves are finely divided, grey-green and very aromatic.

The flowers are delicate, resembling daisies – white petals with a bright yellow center.

👨‍🌾GARDENING TIPS👨‍🌾: 

• • 🌞 Anthemis thrive in full sun and are particularly sensitive to excess moisture in winter – ensuring that their soil is well-draining and even poor will significantly increase their lifespan.
  • ✂️ Cutting back the stems to 20cm from the ground in early September promotes the reconstitution of clumps at the end of the season, and even a slight regrowth, allowing them to withstand a rainy winter.
  • Extremely drought tolerance and low maintenance

The Tale:

The term “cupaniana” honors Francesco Cupani, an 18th-century Italian monk and naturalist renowned for his botanical studies.

Anthemis is a genus of aromatic flowering plants in the family Asteraceae, closely related to Chamaemelum, so our Anthemis is a close cousin of our Chamomile.

To break it down further: When anyone mentions Anthemis in the garden, they are often talking about hybrids of Cota tinctoria subsp. sancti-johannis and Anthemis tinctoria.

Whichever words you chose to use, this family attracts heaps of pollinators – adding ecological value and general natural beauty to your garden and terrace.