How to identify Silver ragwort (Jacobaea maritima)
Silver ragwort displays a distinctive appearance with its bright, silvery-grey foliage that is finely textured, resembling soft wool. The leaves are densely coated in fine, hair-like structures giving them a frosted look. Typically grown for its striking leaf color, silver ragwort exhibits a compact form, reaching heights of roughly 8-24 inches (20-60 cm) and spreading equally wide. The plant is well-adapted to various light conditions and is notably resilient to dry spells, making it a common choice for gardens seeking visual interest through foliage contrast.
Lifespan: Perennial, Annual
Plant Type: Herb, Shrub
Leaf Type: Evergreen
Distinctive bright, silvery-grey foliage coated in fine, hair-like structures for frosted look.
Compact growth reaching 8-24 inches (20-60 cm) in height and width.
Bright yellow daisy-like flowers, 0.4-0.6 inches (1-1.5 cm) across, blooming from spring to frost.
Leaves measuring 2-6 inches (5-15 cm) long, pinnately lobed, densely covered in white hairs.
Unique texture with young leaves slightly lobed, maturing into deeply cut segments.
The leaves of silver ragwort measure 2-6 inches (5-15 cm) long and 1.5-3.2 inches (3-8 cm) wide. They are alternate, often pinnately lobed or divided into irregular segments, with the lower leaves more deeply lobed than the upper ones. Both surfaces are densely covered in white to gray hairs, giving a whitewoollytomentose appearance. Young leaves are slightly lobed, becoming deeply cut as they mature, adding to their distinct, striking texture.
The flowers of silver ragwort are bright yellow and daisy-like, often forming clusters. Each flower head measures approximately 0.4-0.6 inches (1-1.5 cm) across and blooms from spring through to frost. Occasionally, flowers may appear in white or purple hues. To promote foliage growth, it is recommended to remove the flowers. The blossoms are not noted for any particular scent, focusing primarily on their vivid, eye-catching color and clustering arrangement.
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Scientific Classification of Silver ragwort
