silver tansy
Tanacetum niveum
USDA zones4 to 10
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds dry soil
Size12 to 24 inches tall2 to 3 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
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Notes
Silver tansy (Tanacetum niveum) is a perennial for borders and low maintenance gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full sun and dry soil of most types. Its fragrant silvery leaves look good all season, and butterflies visit the blooms in spring and summer. It reaches 12 to 24 inches tall and spreads 24 to 36 inches. Deer rarely make it their first choice.
Pairs well with Miss willmott's ghost, Catmint, and Ornamental onion.