Asteriscus maritimus

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Asteriscus maritimus

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Kemper Code: C194

Common Name: astericus
Zone: 8 to 10
Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
Family: Asteraceae
Missouri Native: No
Native Range: Western Mediterranean, southern Portugal, Canary Islands, Greece
Height: 0.5 to 1 foot
Spread: 0.5 to 1.5 feet
Bloom Time: May - August
Bloom Color: Golden yellow rays with darker yellow center discs
Sun: Full sun
Water: Medium
Maintenance: Low

Plant Culture and Characteristics

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Uses:		Wildlife:	Flowers:	Leaves:	Fruit:
Hedge	Suitable as annual	Attracts birds	Has showy flowers	Leaves colorful	Has showy fruit
Shade tree	Culinary herb	Attracts	Has fragrant flowers	Leaves fragrant	Fruit edible
Street tree	Vegetable	hummingbirds	Flowers not showy	Good fall color	Other:
Flowering tree	Water garden plant	Attracts	Good cut flower	Evergreen	Winter interest
Ground cover	Will naturalize	butterflies	Good dried flower		Thorns or spines

General Culture:

Winter hardy to USDA Zones 8-10 where it is easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun. Performs well in sandy soils. Plants are sold as annuals for use in pots/containers. Propagate plants by seeds or cuttings.

Noteworthy Characteristics:

Asteriscus, also known as sea aster or sea daisy, is a compact perennial with woody branching stems that grows to only 12” tall. Golden yellow daisy like flowers with yellow rays and darker yellow center discs bloom singly atop stems clad with spathulate leaves. Native to Portugal, western Mediterranean, Greece and the Canary Islands. Prostrate perennial herb. Armitage says plants do best in Mediterranean climates and struggle in heavy clays (better in container culture).

Problems:

No known serious insect or disease problems. Avoid poorly drained soils where rot may occur.

Uses:

Rock gardens. Beds. Containers.