This vigorous perennial has an erect spreading habit with mid to dark green divided leaves with oblong leaflets that are also divided. The bright yellow button-shaped flowers appear in flat toped inflorescence during early summer.

Hardiness zones 4 to 10

Tanacetum vulgareis naturally found in Europe growing in well drained dry sandy soils in a open sunny position and is drought tender but frost resistant.

Common Tansy is a perennial herb that is grown for its low habit and its aromatic foliage that is used for both culinary and medicinal purposes. It is grown in cottage or herb gardens in perennial borders and as a container plant and establishes from division in 1 to 2 years. It is invasive and may require containment. ID 1503

Tanacetum(tăn-a-SET-um) vulgare(vul-GAH-ree)

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