About
This short-lived, bushy perennial with pungently aromatic, ovate, pinnately lobed leaves and sprays of small, double, white, pompom 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 typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectWest-facing, East-facing, South-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial, Herbs - Culinary
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens, City and courtyard gardens
FragranceFoliage
ToxicityContact may irritate the skin. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
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