PlantFun
Plant Needs
Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade; tolerates dry, exposed hillside or meadow sites
Watering
Water deeply when the top 2 cm of soil is dry; drought-tolerant once established with a mature taproot
Temperature
Hardy to -15°C; withstands hot, dry summer conditions without supplemental watering
Characteristics
- Leaf: Linear to lanceolate, glabrous gray-green foliage, clasping the stem at the base
- Flower: Tiny yellow star-shaped blooms arranged in flat-topped umbels
- Stem: Erect, smooth-textured stem with branched upper growth
Care Guide
Watering
Keep soil slightly moist during active growth periods
Fertilization
Optional diluted low-nitrogen feed once monthly. Fertilization is not required for established wild plantings
Eggshell powder topdressing：Crush dried eggshells into fine powder; sprinkle lightly on soil surface to add calcium without risk of root burnPruning
- Deadhead spent blooms to encourage prolonged flowering and self-seeding
- Cut back entire plant to ground level after flowering to tidy growth
- Remove yellowing foliage to improve air circulation and reduce pest risk
Toxicity
Warning: this plant may be toxic.
Pets & Humans
Pets: ASPCA does not list this species as toxic to cats
Humans: No documented toxic effects for humans; used in traditional folk medicine in limited contexts
Garden Uses & Culture
Culture: N/A
Usage: Traditional European folk medicinal herb for digestive support; ornamental wildflower for meadow plantings
