This rhizomatous perennial has a low rounded habit and forms a clump. It has divided dark green balsam-scented leaves and the yellow centred daisy-like flowers appear from late summer to autumn and the plant is used for both culinary and medicinal purposes.

Hardiness zones 6 to 10 

Tanacetum balsamita is naturally found from Europe to central Asia growing in moderately fertile well-drained soils in a open sunny position and is drought tender but frost resistant. 

Alecost is a perennial herb that is grown for its low rounded habit and its aromatic foliage that may be added to meat and vegetable dish. It is grown in cottage or herb gardens in perennial borders and as a container plant. It establishes from division in 1 to 2 years and the dried leaves are used in pot-pourri. ID 1502

Note:
Care should be taken as the plant may be invasive and require control.

Tanacetum (tăn-a-SET-um) balsamita (băl-sa-MEE-ta)

Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)	
(Compositae)
Sunflower Family