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Herbaceous Perennial
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | White | Grey Silver White | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White | Yellow | Grey Silver White | |
| Autumn | White | Grey Silver White | ||
| Winter | White | Grey Silver White |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen or Semi evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- 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
- Name status
Unresolved
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in any light, well-drained soil in full sun. Will not tolerate heavy, wet soils
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown in situ in spring, propagate by division or take basal cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Flower borders and beds
- Garden edging
- Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Pruning
Cut back after flowering
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids, chrysanthemum eelworm and leaf miners
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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