Tanacetum vulgare (Common Tansy or Golden Buttons )
Botanical Information
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Tanacetum |
| Species | vulgare |
| Category | Perennials, Wildflowers & Weeds |
| Origin | Europe and temperate Asia to North America. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 4 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 2 - 5a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -35 - (-29) |
| Temperature (°F) | -30 - (-20) |
| Height | 120 cm |
| Growth | Fast |
| Flowering Period | August |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | An aromatic perennial. |
| Landscape | Tends to be invasive and vigorous, but has insecticidal properties and is an excellent addition to compost heaps due to mineral component. |
| Propagation | Propagate by division or through basal cuttings in spring. |
| Leaf Description | Leaves 5-15 cm long, lanceolate, growing in 7-10 pairs. |
Photographs
