Tanacetum niveum 'Jackpot'
Tanacetum niveum 'Jackpot'
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Tansy is rarely seen today, but was quite common in the Victorian era when it was often used as a bedding plant. Grow on fertile, well-drained soil in part shade.
Grow 'Jackpot' for the beautiful silvery foliage, which makes an effective foil to more brightly colored perennials.
Zones: 5 to 8
Family: Asteraceae
Type: Perennial
Height: 12 to 18 in.
Spread: 12 to 24 in.
Exposure: full Sun, part-shade
Soil Conditions: dry, well-drained
Bloom Time: July to September
Bloom Color: white
Native Range: southern and central Europe
Image Credits:
- Ghislain118 http://www.fleurs-des-montagnes.net, CC BY-SA 3.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0>, via Wikimedia Commons