About
A mat or mound-forming evergreen woody perennial to a height of 25cm with silver-grey feathery leaves and yellow button-type flowers in summer.
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 typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeAlpine Rockery, Shrubs
HabitMatforming
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCoastal, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Mediterranean climate plants, Rock garden
Native toTurkey
Care notes
CultivationPlant into well-drained soil, or compost in full sun. Dislikes winter wet, so a wall, scree garden, rock garden or trough is ideal. Thrives in soils low in nutrients
PruningDeadhead after flowering
PropagationPropagate by seed in late winter to early spring at 10-13°C, or by division in spring
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids, chrysanthemum eelworm, and leaf miners
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free