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Herbaceous Perennial

Tanacetum poteriifolium

A clump-forming perennial to 40cm tall with feathery, divided, greyish-green foliage and upright stems bearing daisy-like white flowers with yellow centres in summer

Synonyms
Chrysanthemum anserinifolium
Pyrethrum poteriifolium
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Loam
Sand
Chalk
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green Grey Silver
Summer White Yellow Green Grey Silver
Autumn Green Grey Silver
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing or East–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Drought resistance
Yes
Hardiness
H6
Botanical details
Family
Asteraceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
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

Plant range
Turkey, Caucasia

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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