Tanacetum vulgare | Tansy, Reinfann, Feverfew. Originated in … Norway | Flower
Tanacetum vulgare belongs to the plant family ASTERACEÆ and Genus Tanacetum This Flower prefers Moist soil , a pH which can apply to most normal garden soil conditions, . All plants need light to allow the photosynthesis process of converting carbon dioxide to growth sugars to take place. Some plants need more sun-light than others. For this plant those sunlight conditions are well described as … Various
We are often asked about plants for humming bird attraction. Unfortunately Tanacetum vulgare does not attract these beautiful hummingbird, sunbird or nectar feeding varieties of garden birds
Impressive Autumn foliage display is not shown by Tanacetum vulgare so look for an alternative plant for pleasing Fall leaf properties
Tanacetum vulgare tansy,reinfann,feverfew is not known as a butterfly attracting plant
Almost all plants grown in gardens need to be fed using fertilzer in order to see them at their best. For this plant the suggested fertilizer program would be based upon … Typical mix of: 3 parts Nitrogen (N), 2 parts Phosphorous (P) and 3 parts Potassium (K for Latin name Kalium).
The leaves of Tanacetum vulgare have a strong pungent odor. The leaves of Reinfann (also known as tansy and feverfew) as well as the flowers and the aerial parts have been used in traditional fabric dyeing. A range of possible colors can be produced by this plant including yellow-green, greenish yellow, yellow, string yellow, dark green and brown. Tansy is used in Norway for dyeing. It does well in moist soils.
Tanacetum vulgare will under good growing conditions survive and prosper between 3 and10 years.
Tanacetum vulgare is a perennial. The flowers are usually a white color.
Leaves of the plant Tanacetum vulgare have a smell of strong, bitter, pungent and in terms of a broad classification could be described as … Pungent | Strong
This specimen plant will normally never grow higher than 3' feet will have an overall spread somewhere between ... not specified on this plants page
The Leaves;Flowers;Aerial Parts of Tanacetum vulgare can be used to produce a natural dye having the following color(s) … yellow-green,greenish yellow,yellow,string yellow,dark green,brown
Tanacetum vulgare may have beneficial uses as an anthelmintic. Reinfann (sometimes called tansy and feverfew) requires professional guidance for safe usage. This plant is not safe for use during pregnancy. It is illegal in some countries to possess or use this plant without proper certification. Traditional medicinal remedies are made from the flowers. It is potentially toxic. This anemophilous species has only a light pollen count during hay fever season. July to September is the usual season for causing hay-fever problems.
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