About
A herbaceous perennial to about 75cm with yellow-green, aromatic, fern-like foliage and flat heads of yellow, button-like 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 typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Coastal, Gravel garden, Wildlife gardens
FragranceFoliage
ToxicityContact may irritate the skin. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care notes
CultivationGrow in any well-drained soil in full sun
PruningCut back after flowering
PropagationPropagate by division or take basal cuttings
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids, leaf and bud eelworm and leaf-mining flies
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free