Fox-and-cubs
Pilosella aurantiaca
Fox-and-cubs is a perennial for edging, suited to full sun and loam or sandy soil, flowering Jun, Jul, Aug.
| Type | Perennial |
|---|---|
| Mature height | 35 cm |
| Spread | 30 cm |
| Aspect | full sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Hardiness | USDA 5a-9a, RHS H7 |
| Pollinator-friendly | Yes |
| Pet-safe | Not confirmed |
Where to use it in a border
At around 35 cm, it sits best along the front edge, where a low, spreading habit reads best. Give it about 30 cm of room to spread, roughly 3 to the metre when planted in a drift. It is hardy across USDA zones 5a to 9a and rated H7 by the RHS, so check it suits your area before planting.
It appears in our lists of full sun, sandy soil, pollinator-friendly plants.
Border Builder uses Fox-and-cubs's height, spread, soil, bloom months and companions to place it in a full border plan for your own conditions, on iPhone and iPad.
Flowering through the year
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Worth knowing
- Its flowers are valued by bees and other pollinators.
Good companions
Plants that share its conditions and style, chosen to complement its place in the border:
- Allegheny Monkeyflowerto edge in front
- Anise Hyssopto flower when it does not
- Aromatic Asterto edge in front
- Bird's-foot Trefoilto edge in front
- Black-Eyed Susanto flower when it does not
- Blanket Flower 'Arizona Sun'to edge in front