| Family | Asteraceae (daisy family) |
| Hardiness zone | 2-11 (annual, self-seeds) |
| Sun | Full sun to part shade |
| Water | Moderate; tolerates dry |
| Soil | Average, well-drained; not fussy |
| Spacing | 15-20 cm; or scatter and thin |
| Sowing / starting | Surface-sow (needs light) after last frost; self-sows for years once established |
| Harvest | Pick flowers when rays are flat or just reflexing, on a dry morning; dry for tea |
| Common pests | Very few; occasional aphids that draw in beneficial insects. |
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.