Overview
Tanacetum ptarmiciflorum 'Silver Feather' is a bushy herbaceous perennial in the genus Tanacetum, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Tanacetum ptarmiciflorum 'Silver Feather' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam and sand 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
Gonospermum ptarmiciflorum, formerly Tanacetum ptarmiciflorum, is a shrub with silvery leaves in the family Asteraceae. The species is endemic to the Canary Islands, where it is endangered in the wild.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Tanacetum
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Tanacetum ptarmiciflorum 'Silver Feather' 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 ptarmiciflorum 'Silver Feather'
- 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 ptarmiciflorum 'Silver Feather'?
Tanacetum ptarmiciflorum 'Silver Feather' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Tanacetum ptarmiciflorum 'Silver Feather' need?
Tanacetum ptarmiciflorum 'Silver Feather' grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Tanacetum ptarmiciflorum 'Silver Feather' hardy in the UK?
Tanacetum ptarmiciflorum 'Silver Feather' 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 ptarmiciflorum 'Silver Feather'?
Seed, Division, Basal cuttings.
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- Tanacetum coccineum 'Duplex' (d)
- Tanacetum coccineum 'Robinson's'
- Tanacetum coccineum 'Vanessa'