Overview
Tanacetum cinerariifolium is a bushy herbaceous perennial in the genus Tanacetum, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. It typically grows around 0.5 m tall. Tanacetum cinerariifolium grows best in full sun, and tolerates most 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 Albania and NW. Balkan Pen..
About
Tanacetum cinerariifolium is a herbaceous perennial in the Asteraceae grown for daisy-like flowerheads that are white with yellow centres. Native to the western Balkans, including Albania, it produces blue-green deciduous foliage to about 0.5 m. Plants prefer full sun and a well-drained soil and will tolerate a broad range of soil types and pH. Flowering occurs July to September.
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
- Sandy, Loamy, Clay
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Tanacetum cinerariifolium size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 0.5 m
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens, City and courtyard gardens, Flower borders and beds
- Native to
- Albania, NW. Balkan Pen.
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Tanacetum cinerariifolium
- Propagation
- Seed, Division, Basal cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, Leaf and bud eelworms, Leaf-mining flies
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Tanacetum cinerariifolium?
Tanacetum cinerariifolium prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Tanacetum cinerariifolium need?
Tanacetum cinerariifolium is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including sandy, loamy and clay. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained to moist but well-drained.
How big does Tanacetum cinerariifolium grow?
Tanacetum cinerariifolium reaches a height of 0.5 m.
Is Tanacetum cinerariifolium hardy in the UK?
Tanacetum cinerariifolium has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Tanacetum cinerariifolium?
Seed, Division, Basal cuttings.
More in the Tanacetum genus
- Tanacetum abrotanifolium
- Tanacetum balsamita subsp. balsamitacostmary
- Tanacetum bipinnatum
- Tanacetum camphoratumcamphor tansy
- Tanacetum coccineum 'Duplex' (d)
- Tanacetum coccineum 'Robinson's'
- Tanacetum coccineum 'Vanessa'
- Tanacetum corymbosum subsp. clusii
