Tanacetum vulgare - P13

Description
The Tansy (Tanacetum vulgare) is an upright perennial that forms yellow flowers arranged in umbels from July to August. Its pinnate leaves are medium green. In a sunny location with humus-rich, nutrient-rich, sandy, loamy soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1.2 m and grows to a width of approx. 80 cm. The Tansy is well tolerant of frost.

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

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Tansy are medium green, pinnate.

Spread
Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Tansy has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright.

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.

Planting partner
The Tansy sets beautiful accents together with: Common bedstraw, wormwood.

Flower
Tanacetum vulgare forms yellow flowers arranged in umbels from July.

Worth knowing
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Bee pasture, natural garden, medicinal plant