A native plant with many uses. A natural insecticide with aromatic leaves and yellow button flowers. Great used in companion planting to reduce insect infestation and for producing Yellow and green natural dyes for wool. Stems dry well for floral installations.
 
DO NOT INGEST TANSY IF PREGANANT AND DO NOT GROW NEAR FARM ANIMALS OR GRAZING LAND.
 
When to Sow: Mar - May
 
HOW TO SOW:
Sow in Pots - Surface sow onto moist compost and cover with a sprinkle of soil. Idea temp 18-21°C. Transplant to individual pots when large enough to handle. Harden off and plant out when dager of frost has passed.
 
Sow direct from April onwards into a prepared seed bed
 
Classification: Hardy Perennial
Group: HerbsEasy To grow
Germination Time: 1-3 Weeks
Harvest Time: Jul - Sep Site: Full Sun/ Part shade
Soil Type: Will grow in most soils
Soil Acidity: All Types
Moisture: Well drained/ moist
Care: Deadhead to extend flowering. Cut down to the ground after first frost. Can be divided in springtime
Use: Dried Flowers, insecticide, Dye
Harvest: When flowers are fully formed
Days to Maturity: 112 Days
Feed:No special requirements
Height:90cm
Plant Spacing: 25cm