Tanacetum corymbosum
scentless feverfew
A clump-forming perennial with evergreen, basal rosettes of deeply-divided. dark green leaves. From late spring into summer, stems to 1m tall bear heads of daisy-like white flowers with golden-yellow centres
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | White Yellow | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White Yellow | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Habit
- Clump forming
- 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
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained, light soil in full sun
Propagation
Propagate by seed, by division or by basal cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Deadhead to prolong flowering
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids, chrysanthemum eelworm and leaf miners
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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