Tanacetum vulgare (Common Tansy or Golden Buttons )


Botanical Information

FamilyAsteraceae
GenusTanacetum
Speciesvulgare
CategoryPerennials, Wildflowers & Weeds
OriginEurope and temperate Asia to North America.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone4
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone2 - 5a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-35 - (-29)
Temperature (°F)-30 - (-20)
Height120 cm
GrowthFast
Flowering PeriodAugust

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionAn aromatic perennial.
LandscapeTends to be invasive and vigorous, but has insecticidal properties and is an excellent addition to compost heaps due to mineral component.
PropagationPropagate by division or through basal cuttings in spring.
Leaf DescriptionLeaves 5-15 cm long, lanceolate, growing in 7-10 pairs.

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