Tanacetum balsamita - P13

Description
The Costmary (Tanacetum balsamita) is a bushy, broad perennial that forms yellow, basket-shaped flowers from July to August. Its lanceolate, serrated leaves are medium green in colour. In a sunny location with well-drained, loose, dry soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 80 cm and is approx. 50 cm wide. The Costmary is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Balsamita major.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower

Leaves
The leaves of the Costmary are medium green, lanceolate, serrated.

Spread
Europe to western Asia.

Frost hardiness
The Costmary has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Bushy, broad.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Care
This perennial should be cut back in autumn / late autumn when the plant begins to shrivel.

Flower
Tanacetum balsamita forms basket-shaped, yellow flowers from July.

Use
Cutting, medicine, cosmetics, cottage garden, bee pasture, natural garden