Pilosella aurantiaca

Pilosella aurantiaca

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Fox and cubsPerennialFamily: Asteraceae

Flower colour:

Orange

Foliage colour:

Green

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Position

Sun Exposure:

Dappled shade, full sun, partial shade

Aspect:

East facing, south facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Front

Shade Type:

Damp

Soil

Succeeds on poor soil:

Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Fox and cubs, Pilosella aurantiaca, is so-called because of the appearance of the open flowers (the fox) alongside the flower buds (the cubs). This vigorous perennial has lovely, deep-orange flowers held in clusters on slender stems that emerge from a rosette of hairy foliage.

Given how easily it can spread, Pilosella aurantiaca is best grown in a large area where it can battle it out with other vigorous plants like tansy, scabious and viper's bugloss – a damp, sunny meadow is ideal.

For best results, grow Pilosella aurantiaca in full sun in moist, well-drained soil for flowers in June and July.

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Pilosella ‘Aurantiaca’ and wildlife

Pilosella ‘Aurantiaca’ is known for attracting bees, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees

Bees

Is not known to attract Beneficial insects

Beneficial insects

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is known to attract Butterflies/​Moths

Butterflies/​Moths

Is known to attract Other pollinators

Other pollinators

Is Pilosella ‘Aurantiaca’ poisonous?

Pilosella ‘Aurantiaca’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Cats

Cats

Is not known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People

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