About

This clump-forming perennial with evergreen, basal rosettes of deeply-divided. From late spring into summer, stems to 1m tall bear heads of daisy-like white flowers with golden-yellow centres. dark green leaves.

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
Soil typeLoam, Sand, Chalk
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH6

Plant details

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageSemi evergreen
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden

Care notes

CultivationGrow in well-drained, light soil in full sun
PruningDeadhead to prolong flowering
PropagationPropagate by seed, by division or by basal cuttings
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids, chrysanthemum eelworm and leaf miners
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free