About
This vigorous upright deciduous perennial about 60-90cm tall, with pinnate, deeply-divided, aromatic leaves to 10cm long. Erect stems, to 75cm, bear clusters of pincushion-like, bright yellow daisy flowers in dense clusters, through summer into autumn.
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, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitColumnar upright
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesWildflower meadow, Wildlife gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden
Native toEurope
FragranceFoliage
Care notes
CultivationNaturally grows on verges, grassland and disturbed ground
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free