Tripleurospermum maritimum. Sea Mayweed. Lus Bealtaine.

Description

Common name: Sea Mayweed. Lus Bealtaine.

General:
Erect to procumbent short lived perennial. Daisy like flowers, white petals and yellow centre, with wispy fine succulent leaves.

Benefits:
Great for hovefiles and other insects.

Habitat:
Normally close to the coast, thriving on shingle but grows well around the edges of grassy paths etc.

Sowing guidelines:
Sow from late autumn to early spring in trays or modules, prick out into modules, then plant out when large enough.

Cultural history:

Avg contents: 20 seeds.