Tansy
Tanacetum vulgare
Family: Asteraceae
Herbaceous perennial. Native to temperate zones world-wide.
Volunteers freely. This balsamic herb, which figures prominently in European
folk medicine, is a handsome addition to any modern garden. This
classic English strewing herb is sprinkled on the floors after sweeping,
lending its agreeable fragrance and prohibiting flies, which detest it.
Cultivation: Extra care. Sow seed in fall, midwinter or very early
spring. Plant prefers regular garden soil, moderate water and full
sun. Thin or transplant to 12 inches apart. Flowers yellow 2 to 3
feet. Not for sale to SD, WA states.
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