Tanacetum annuum (blue tansy) — Bushy

Overview

Tanacetum annuum is a bushy herbaceous perennial in the genus Tanacetum, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Tanacetum annuum grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, wildlife gardens, city and courtyard gardens and flower borders and beds. It is native to Portugal, Morocco, Andorra, Gibraltar, Spain, Channel Is., Monaco and France.

About

Tanacetum annuum, commonly known as blue tansy, is a bushy, deciduous cultivar within the diverse Tanacetum genus, which includes annuals, perennials, and sub-shrubs. This plant thrives in full sun and is suitable for south-, west-, or east-facing aspects, tolerating both exposed and sheltered conditions. It prefers fertile, well-drained loam or sandy soils across a range of pH levels. Hardy to UK zone H7, it is ideal for cottage and informal gardens, wildlife areas, city courtyards, and flower borders, providing seasonal interest in spring and summer.

About the genus

Tanacetum is a genus of about 160 species of flowering plants in the aster family, Asteraceae, native to many regions of the Northern Hemisphere. They are known commonly as tansies.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Tanacetum

Sunlight: Full sun
Soil type: Loam, Sand
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moisture: Well-drained
Aspect: South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness: H7

Plant details

Tanacetum annuum size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Herbaceous Perennial
Habit: Bushy
Foliage: Deciduous
Suggested uses: Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens, City and courtyard gardens, Flower borders and beds
Native to: Portugal, Morocco, Andorra, Gibraltar, Spain, Channel Is., Monaco, France