rayed tansy
Also known as: tansy chrysanthemum
A bushy, rhizomatous perennial, to around 1m high in flower, with large, deeply divided, fern-like green leaves. Broad, dome-shaped heads of very small, daisy-like white flowers are produced in summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- rayed tansy (Tanacetum macrophyllum)
- Genus
- Tanacetum
- Family
- Asteraceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
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- Height
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- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Autumn · Spring · Summer
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of rayed tansy
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of rayed tansy
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rayed tansy care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required; deadhead if seed is not required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed or by division
Growing
GrowingThrives in moist but well-drained, humus-rich soils, but will tolerate a range of conditions including poor, dry soils where it will spread more slowly. May benefit from some early afternoon shade in warmer areas
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids and leaf and bud eelworms
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