Rhodanthe Species, Chamomile Sunray, Paper Daisy
Rhodantheanthemoides

Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Rhodanthe (rho-DAN-thee)
Species: anthemoides (an-them-OH-id-eez)

Synonym:Helichrysum anthemoides

Synonym:Helipterum anthemoides

Synonym:Acroclinium anthemoides

Category
Annuals
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Herbaceous

Foliage Color
Blue-Green

Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost

Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored