Tanacetum vulgare

Common Tansy

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Hardy perennial herb with fern-like leaves and bright yellow button flowers. Contains thujone oil, toxic to pets if ingested in quantity.
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Plant Details

Common Name Common Tansy
Family Asteraceae
Genus Tanacetum
Species Vulgare
Origin Europe / Asia
Blooming Summer to early autumn, July to September
Leaf Color Grey-green / Sage green
Sunlight Sun
Category Kitchen garden plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Rich, well-drained loamy soil. Tolerates poor soils but thrives in fertile ground.

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Watering

Moderate watering, allow soil to dry slightly between waterings. Drought tolerant once established.

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun exposure required for optimal flowering and compact growth.

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Fertilization

Minimal fertilization needed; apply compost in spring. Over-fertilizing reduces oil content.

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Pruning

Deadhead after flowering to prevent self-seeding and encourage bushier growth. Cut back hard in late autumn.

Pest Control Aphid Spider Mite Tansy Beetle

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 2 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
14° – 100°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
30% – 70%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
1500 – 30000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
15 – 50
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 65%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
400 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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