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Tansies

Tansies is a genus of flowering plants in the aster family that is prized by gardeners and in the cut flower industry for their large rounded blooms. These distinctive flowers can grow as thick clusters of yellow petals or as daisy-like arrays of white petals around a yellow center.

Scientific classification

Genus

Tansies (Tanacetum)

Family

Daisy

Order

Asters bellflowers fanflowers and allies

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Perennial

Lifespan

Semi-evergreen

Leaf type

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Species

Feverfew Common tansy Pyrethrum Corymb-flower tansy Lake huron tansy Dalmatian pellitory Rayed tansy Costmary Silver tansy Pyrethrum 'Robinson's Red'Pyrethrum 'Brenda'Feverfew 'Aureum'

Care Guide for Tansies

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

20 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Garden Soil

Soil Type

Water: Tansies thrives in temperate climates, needing consistent moisture and moderate drought tolerance. It requires weekly watering and prefers outdoor settings for natural rainfall. As an herbaceous perennial, tansies flourishes with soil moisture aligned to seasonal rain patterns.

Propagation: Propagation of tansies includes seed sowing, division, and root cuttings. Optimal light is full sun to partial shade with well-draining soil. Avoid waterlogged conditions to prevent root rot. Division involves careful digging, splitting clumps, replanting in well-draining soil, and regular watering until established.

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