Other common names
alecost, beaver tongue, Bible leaf, bitter buttons, camphor plant, cologne plant, cost, costermary, lady's balsam, lady's flower, lady's herb, mace, mint geranium, Patagonian mint, sweet Mary, tongue plant
Synonyms
Balsamita major, Balsamita suaveolens, Balsamita vulgaris, Chrysanthemum balsamita, Chrysanthemum balsamita var. tanacetoides, Chrysanthemum grande
Herbaceous Perennial
A spreading, woody-based perennial with balsam-scented, oblong, grey-green leaves and loose corymbs of small, daisy-like flowers with yellow disk florets and short white rays, in late summer and early autumn
Position
Full sun, Partial shade
Soil Types
Loam, Sand
Max Height
0.5-1 metres
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres