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Glebionis segetum (Corn marigold)
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.8m
Max height
Max height
0.3m
Max spread
Max spread
1-2 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Glebionis segetum
Other names
Corn marigold, Xanthophthalmum segetum, Chrysanthemum segetum, Big gold, Bigold, Boodle, Buddle, Golden cornflower, Field marigold, Mary buds, Yellow boy, Yellow cornflower, Yellowby, Goldings, Goll glowan, Goldes, Goldins, Wild marigold, Golds
Genus
Glebionis Glebionis
Species
G. segetum - G. segetum is an upright annual with somewhat fleshy, finely-divided, grey-green leaves and, daisy-like, yellow flower heads in summer.
Glebionis segetum is: Deciduous
Habit
Upright, Erect
Flower
Bright-yellow, Dark-yellow in Summer
Foliage
Grey-green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally trouble free
Diseases
Generally trouble free.
General care
Propagation
Sow seed under glass in spring or in situ in late spring to early summer.
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Glebionis segetum (Corn marigold) will reach a height of 0.8m and a spread of 0.3m after 1-2 years.
Suggested uses
Wildflower, Prairie planting, Low Maintenance, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Wildlife
Cultivation
Prefers moderately fertile, well-drained, sandy soil in full sun. Does not tolerate alkaline soils.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
Companion plants
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Botanical name
Glebionis segetum
Other names
Corn marigold, Xanthophthalmum segetum, Chrysanthemum segetum, Big gold, Bigold, Boodle, Buddle, Golden cornflower, Field marigold, Mary buds, Yellow boy, Yellow cornflower, Yellowby, Goldings, Goll glowan, Goldes, Goldins, Wild marigold, Golds
Genus
Glebionis Glebionis
Species
G. segetum - G. segetum is an upright annual with somewhat fleshy, finely-divided, grey-green leaves and, daisy-like, yellow flower heads in summer.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Upright, Erect
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Colour
Flower
Bright-yellow, Dark-yellow in Summer
Foliage
Grey-green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally trouble free
Diseases
Generally trouble free.
General care
Propagation
Sow seed under glass in spring or in situ in late spring to early summer.
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Glebionis segetum (Corn marigold) will reach a height of 0.8m and a spread of 0.3m after 1-2 years.
Suggested uses
Wildflower, Prairie planting, Low Maintenance, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Wildlife
Cultivation
Prefers moderately fertile, well-drained, sandy soil in full sun. Does not tolerate alkaline soils.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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