Tanacetum balsamita

Costmary, Alecost, Balm of Gilead

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Hardy perennial herb with silvery-green, deeply lobed leaves and yellow button-shaped flowers. Known for its strong camphor scent. Used for medicinal, culinary, and ornamental purposes.
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Plant Details

Common Name Costmary, Alecost, Balm of Gilead
Family Asteraceae
Genus Tanacetum
Species Balsamita
Origin Europe, Western Asia
Blooming Summer flowering herbaceous plant
Leaf Color Silvery-green to grey-green
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Kitchen garden plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-drained, loamy soil. Tolerates poor and alkaline soils.

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Watering

Water regularly during establishment. Drought tolerant once mature. Reduce watering in winter dormancy.

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun preferred for best growth and oil production, tolerates partial shade.

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Fertilization

Low maintenance. Apply compost or balanced fertilizer in early spring before blooming.

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Pruning

Cut back dead foliage in late autumn. Trim after flowering to encourage fresh growth and prevent self-seeding.

Pest Control Aphid Leaf Miner Slug Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 3 months
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agriculture Harvesting Period 1 month
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
41° – 90°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 75%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
1500 – 35000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1200 – 2800
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 60%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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