Narrowleaf cottonrose
Logfia gallica · Asteraceae
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Ideal time to plant narrowleaf cottonrose: set it out when the soil is neither frozen nor waterlogged, and water generously as it establishes.
ID card
- Scientific name
- Logfia gallica
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Plant type
- Annual herbaceous
- Adult size
- 15 to 40 cm in height
- Flowering
- June to September
- Foliage
- Deciduous (annual)
- Hardiness
- Low hardiness, temperate climate
- Origin
- Mediterranean and south European region
Care
Sunlight
Logfia gallica thrives in full sun or very bright light. Place it in a sunny location to encourage compact growth and abundant flowering. Partial shade exposure can slow its development and reduce flowering.
Watering
Water moderately, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. This small Mediterranean herbaceous plant tolerates drought well once established. Avoid excess moisture which could promote rot.
Soil and drainage
Prefer well-drained, light and poor soil, ideally chalky or slightly sandy. Logfia gallica adapts well to poor, well-exposed soils. Excellent drainage is essential to prevent root asphyxiation.
Fertiliser
No fertiliser is needed for this frugal herbaceous plant. Naturally poor soil suits it perfectly. Excess fertility would promote foliage development at the expense of flowering.
Pruning and maintenance
No pruning is required. You can remove spent flowers to encourage prolonged blooming. At the end of autumn, let the plant naturalise or remove it as you wish since it's an annual.
Diseases and pests
Logfia gallica is generally robust and rarely prone to disease. Excessive moisture can occasionally cause rot. Watch occasionally for small insects, but never intervene drastically unless the plant is visibly weakened.
Did you know?
Logfia gallica, formerly called Filago gallica, is a tiny herbaceous plant renowned for its downy flower clusters and tomentose bracts that give it a characteristic cottony appearance. Although common in Mediterranean regions, it remains rare and protected in France, particularly in Provence, where its presence testifies to the authenticity of calcareous steppic habitats.
Where to buy it
Plant in spring or early autumn, avoiding spells of intense heat. Pick a plant with healthy foliage and roots that are not exposed. Best time: March, April, May, September.
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