| Family | Asteraceae (daisy family) |
| Hardiness zone | 2-11 (annual, self-seeds) |
| Sun | Full sun to part shade |
| Water | Moderate |
| Soil | Average, well-drained; tolerant |
| Spacing | 20-30 cm |
| Sowing / starting | Direct-sow around last frost; frost-tolerant and self-sows freely |
| Harvest | Pick open flowers through the season — deadheading brings more; dry petals for salve |
| Common pests | A trap crop that lures aphids away from vegetables; draws hoverflies and bees. |
Plant identification here is educational — never eat, forage, or medicate with a wild plant on the basis of a website alone. Many edible plants have toxic look-alikes. When in doubt, grow from known seed, or confirm with an expert before you harvest.