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Tanacetum vulgare


Common Tansy or Golden Buttons




Origin:  Europe and temperate Asia to North America.
Family
Asteraceae
Genus
Tanacetum
Species
vulgare
Category
Perennials, Weeds
USDA Hardiness Zone
4
Canadian Hardiness Zone
2 - 5a
RHS Hardiness Zone
H7
Temperature (°C)
-35 - (-29)
Temperature (°F)
-30 - (-20)
Height
120 cm
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
August
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.
Growth
Fast
Leaf Description
Leaves 5-15 cm long, lanceolate, growing in 7-10 pairs.
Propagation
Propagate by division or through basal cuttings in spring.
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