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Plant Profile: Argyranthemum foeniculaceum

Names

Lance-Leaf Marguerite, Lance-Leaf Marguerite Daisy, Marguerite, Paris Daisy, Summer Daisy, White Marguerite

  • Photo of Argyranthemum foeniculaceum (Argyranthemum foeniculaceums)

Phonetic Spelling:ar-ji-RAN-the-mum fen-ick-yoo-lah-KEE-um

Genus:Argyranthemum

Species:foeniculaceum

Family:Asteraceae

Argyranthemum foeniculaceum thrives as an evergreen herbaceous perennial in its native regions, which encompass North Africa and the Canary Islands. In other areas, it may be cultivated as an annual. This plant features both male and female reproductive organs and relies on insects for pollination. It adapts well to both dry and moist environments, although it tends to suffer in conditions of high humidity. As a drought-resistant species, it requires full sunlight and cannot thrive in shaded areas.

To prolong the flowering season, it is beneficial to remove spent blooms.

In terms of challenges, this plant is particularly sensitive to shade and will not flourish in such conditions.

Argyranthemum foeniculaceum Feature Summary

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Tags

#white
#yellow
#full sun tolerant
#annual
#blue
#drought tolerant
#white flowers
#wildlife plant
#yellow flowers
#blue leaves
#daisy-like
#pollinator plant
#bird friendly
#butterfly friendly
#problem for cats
#problem for dogs
#bee friendly
#problem for horses

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Argyranthemum foeniculaceum Feature Summary

Attributes
Canary Islands (Tenerife)
Bees, birds, and butterflies are attracted to Argyranthemum foeniculaceum.
The leaves are edible
Perennial
Woody
Wildlife Food Source
Attracts Pollinators
Flowers
The flowers are a daisy-like white with a yellow center. They have a long blooming period.
White
Gold/Yellow
Spring
Winter
Leaves
The gray-green leaves can grow to 4".
Green
Gray/Silver
3-6 inches
Whole Plant Traits
Cultural Conditions
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Acid (<6.0)
Alkaline (>8.0)
Neutral (6.0-8.0)
Good Drainage
Occasionally Dry
Coastal
Clay
Loam (Silt)
Sand
Landscape
Butterfly Garden
Accent
Small groups
Specimen
Container
Patio
Walkways
Slope/Bank
Butterflies
Pollinators
Bees
Problem for Cats
Problem for Dogs
Problem for Horses

Argyranthemum foeniculaceum Attributes

Argyranthemum foeniculaceum: Country Or Region Of Origin

Canary Islands (Tenerife)

Argyranthemum foeniculaceum: Wildlife Value

Bees, birds, and butterflies are attracted to Argyranthemum foeniculaceum.

Argyranthemum foeniculaceum: Edibility

The leaves are edible

Argyranthemum foeniculaceum: Life Cycle

Annual
Biennial
Bulb
Perennial
Woody

Argyranthemum foeniculaceum: Recommended Propagation Strategy

Division
Grafting
Layering
Leaf Cutting
Root Cutting
Seed
Stem Cutting

Argyranthemum foeniculaceum: Play Value

Attractive Flowers
Attracts Pollinators
Buffer
Colorful
Defines Paths
Easy to Grow
Edible fruit
Fragrance
Pieces Used in Games
Screening
Shade
Sound
Textural
Wildlife Cover/Habitat
Wildlife Food Source
Wildlife Larval Host
Wildlife Nesting
Wind Break
Wind Shimmer

Argyranthemum foeniculaceum Flowers

Argyranthemum foeniculaceum: Flower Description

The flowers are a daisy-like white with a yellow center. They have a long blooming period.

Argyranthemum foeniculaceum: Flower Color

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Gold/Yellow
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White

Argyranthemum foeniculaceum: Flower Bloom Time

Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall

Argyranthemum foeniculaceum Leaves

Argyranthemum foeniculaceum: Leaf Description

The gray-green leaves can grow to 4".

Argyranthemum foeniculaceum: Leaf Color

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Gray/Silver
spa
Green

Argyranthemum foeniculaceum: Leaf Shape

Acicular
Auriculate
Cordate
Cuneate
Deltoid
Elliptical
Filiform
Lanceolate
Linear
Oblanceolate
Oblong
Obovate
Obtuse
Orbicular
Ovate
Palmasect
Palmatifid
Peltate
Pinnatifid
Pinnatisect
Reniform
Rhomboidal
Spatulate
Subcordate
Subulate

Argyranthemum foeniculaceum: Hairs Present

No
Yes

Argyranthemum foeniculaceum: Leaf Length

< 1 inch
1-3 inches
3-6 inches
> 6 inches

Argyranthemum foeniculaceum Whole Plant Traits

Argyranthemum foeniculaceum: Plant Type

Annual
Bulb
Carnivorous
Edible
Epiphyte
Fern
Ground Cover
Herb
Herbaceous Perennial
Houseplant
Mushroom
Native Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Perennial
Poisonous
Rose
Shrub
Succulent
Tree
Turfgrass
Vegetable
Vine
Water Plant
Weed
Wildflower

Argyranthemum foeniculaceum: Habit/Form

Arching
Ascending
Broad
Cascading
Climbing
Clumping
Columnar
Conical
Creeping
Dense
Erect
Horizontal
Irregular
Mounding
Multi-stemmed
Multi-trunked
Open
Oval
Prostrate
Pyramidal
Rounded
Spreading
Vase
Weeping

Argyranthemum foeniculaceum: Maintenance

Low
Medium
High

Argyranthemum foeniculaceum Cultural Conditions

Argyranthemum foeniculaceum: Light

Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight)
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)

Argyranthemum foeniculaceum: Soil pH

Acid (<6.0)
Alkaline (>8.0)
Neutral (6.0-8.0)

Argyranthemum foeniculaceum: Soil Drainage

Frequent Standing Water
Good Drainage
Moist
Occasional Flooding
Occasionally Dry
Occasionally Wet
Very Dry

Argyranthemum foeniculaceum: Available Space To Plant

12 inches-3 feet
12-24 feet
24-60 feet
3 feet-6 feet
6-feet-12 feet
Less than 12 inches
more than 60 feet

Argyranthemum foeniculaceum: NC Region

Coastal
Mountains
Piedmont

Argyranthemum foeniculaceum: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone

thermostat
10a
thermostat
10b
thermostat
8a
thermostat
8b
thermostat
9a
thermostat
9b

Argyranthemum foeniculaceum: Soil Texture

Clay
High Organic Matter
Loam (Silt)
Sand
Shallow Rocky

Argyranthemum foeniculaceum Stem

Argyranthemum foeniculaceum: Stem Is Aromatic

No
Yes

Argyranthemum foeniculaceum Landscape

Argyranthemum foeniculaceum: Landscape Theme

Asian Garden
Butterfly Garden
Children's Garden
Cottage Garden
Cutting Garden
Drought Tolerant Garden
Edible Garden
English Garden
Fairy Garden
Garden for the Blind
Native Garden
Nighttime Garden
Pollinator Garden
Rain Garden
Rock Garden
Shade Garden
Water Garden
Winter Garden

Argyranthemum foeniculaceum: Design Feature

Accent
Barrier
Border
Flowering Tree
Foundation Planting
Hedge
Mass Planting
Screen/Privacy
Security
Shade Tree
Small groups
Small Tree
Specimen
Street Tree
Understory Tree

Argyranthemum foeniculaceum: Landscape Location

Coastal
Container
Hanging Baskets
Houseplants
Lawn
Meadow
Naturalized Area
Near Septic
Patio
Pond
Pool/Hardscape
Recreational Play Area
Riparian
Rock Wall
Slope/Bank
Small Space
Vertical Spaces
Walkways
Woodland

Argyranthemum foeniculaceum: Attracts

Bats
Bees
Butterflies
Frogs
Hummingbirds
Moths
Pollinators
Predatory Insects
Reptiles
Small Mammals
Songbirds
Specialized Bees

Argyranthemum foeniculaceum: Problems

Allelopathic
Contact Dermatitis
Frequent Disease Problems
Frequent Insect Problems
Invasive Species
Malodorous
Messy
Poisonous to Humans
Problem for Cats
Problem for Children
Problem for Dogs
Problem for Horses
Short-lived
Spines/Thorns
Weak Wood
Weedy