Overview
Tanacetum huronense is a bushy herbaceous perennial in the genus Tanacetum, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Tanacetum huronense 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.
About
Tanacetum huronense is a bushy, herbaceous perennial belonging to the genus Tanacetum, which includes a variety of plants with daisy-like flower heads. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun and can be grown in a range of soil types, from sandy to clay, with a preference for well-drained conditions. It is hardy to UK zone H7 and is suitable for planting in cottage and informal gardens, wildlife areas, city courtyards, and flower borders. Best planted after the last frost in fertile soil, it can be propagated by seed, division, or basal cuttings and provides interest during the winter season.
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 huronense 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
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Tanacetum huronense
- 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 huronense?
Tanacetum huronense prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Tanacetum huronense need?
Tanacetum huronense 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.
Is Tanacetum huronense hardy in the UK?
Tanacetum huronense 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 huronense?
Seed, Division, Basal cuttings.
More in the Tanacetum genus
- Tanacetum abrotanifolium
- Tanacetum balsamita subsp. balsamitacostmary
- Tanacetum bipinnatum
- Tanacetum camphoratumcamphor tansy
- Tanacetum cinerariifoliumpyrethrum
- Tanacetum coccineum 'Duplex' (d)
- Tanacetum coccineum 'Robinson's'
- Tanacetum coccineum 'Vanessa'