Overview
Tanacetum vulgare 'Silver Lace' (v) is a bushy herbaceous perennial in the genus Tanacetum, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Tanacetum vulgare 'Silver Lace' (v) 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
Tanacetum vulgare 'Silver Lace' (tansy 'Silver Lace') is a bushy, deciduous cultivar of the Tanacetum genus, which includes a variety of annuals, perennials, and sub-shrubs with daisy-like flower heads. This cultivar thrives in full sun and well-drained loam or sandy soils, tolerating a range of soil pH levels from acid to alkaline. Hardy to UK zone H7, it suits south, west, or east-facing aspects and can be grown in both exposed and sheltered locations. It is suitable for cottage and informal gardens, wildlife gardens, city and courtyard gardens, as well as flower borders and beds, with interest in spring and summer.
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 vulgare 'Silver Lace' (v) 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 vulgare 'Silver Lace' (v)
- 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 vulgare 'Silver Lace' (v)?
Tanacetum vulgare 'Silver Lace' (v) prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Tanacetum vulgare 'Silver Lace' (v) need?
Tanacetum vulgare 'Silver Lace' (v) grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Tanacetum vulgare 'Silver Lace' (v) hardy in the UK?
Tanacetum vulgare 'Silver Lace' (v) 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 vulgare 'Silver Lace' (v)?
Seed, Division, Basal cuttings.
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- Tanacetum coccineum 'Duplex' (d)
- Tanacetum coccineum 'Robinson's'
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