Common Tansy

Tanacetum vulgare

annual1×1.5 mzone 3–9light shade

Profile

Family: Asteraceae
Habit: annual
Height: 1 m
Spread: 1.5 m
Growth: very fast
Lifespan: 111 years
First yield: after 2 years
Hardiness: zone 3–9
Shade tolerance: light shade
Soil: Sand, Silt, Loam
Soil moisture: very dry – moist
pH: 5.3 – 8.6
Synonyms: Tansy, Golden buttons

scented

Flowering & harvest

	J	F	M	A	M	J	J	A	S	O	N	D
Flowering
Fruit harvest
Leaf harvest

Times apply to the northern hemisphere in a temperate climate and shift with altitude and cultivar.

Uses

Edible1 of 10

Medicinal1 of 10

Other uses1 of 10

Growing

Common tansy prefers sunny to partially shaded locations with well-drained, humus-rich soils. It is drought-tolerant and requires moderate watering. Propagation is done by seeds or division of the rootstocks. Regular removal of spent flowers prevents unwanted self-seeding.

⚠️ Hazards

Toxicity: toxic

This is no substitute for expert identification. When in doubt, do not eat it.

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