About
A spreading, woody-based perennial with balsam-scented, oblong, grey-green leaves and loose corymbs of small, daisy-like flowers with yellow disk florets and short white rays, in late summer and early autumn.
About the genus
Tanacetum can be annuals, evergreen or herbaceous perennials or sub-shrubs, with simple or pinnately divided leaves and solitary or clustered, terminal, daisy-like or button-like flower-heads
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens, Mediterranean climate plants
Native toS Europe, SW Asia
FragranceFoliage
ToxicityContact may irritate the skin. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care notes
CultivationGrow in any light, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade for leafier growth
PruningCut back after flowering
PropagationPropagate by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings in summer
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids, leaf and bud eelworms and leaf-mining flies
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free