About
A short-lived, bushy perennial to around 40cm tall with aromatic, yellow-green leaves divided into linear to wedge-shaped lobes. Single, daisy-like flowerheads with yellow centres and yellow-tinged white ray florets are borne 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 typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Wildlife gardens
FragranceFoliage
Care notes
CultivationGrow in any light, well-drained soil in full sun. Will not tolerate heavy, wet soils
PruningCut back after flowering. Deadhead to prevent excessive self-seeding
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in situ in spring, division or take basal cuttings
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids, leaf and bud eelworms and leaf-mining flies
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free