Status:
valid
Authors:
(Boiss.) Grierson
Source:
gcc
Year:
1975
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 33(3): 435 (1975)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000017579
Common Names
- Woolly Tansy
- Tansy
- Woolly Chrysanthemum
Synonyms
- Chrysanthemum tomentellum (Boiss.) Rech.f. [unknown]
- Pyrethrum tomentellum Boiss. [unknown]
Description
Tanacetum tomentellum (also called Woolly Tansy, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the Caucasus and Turkey. It has a bushy, upright habit and grows to a height of 30–90 cm (12–36 in). The leaves are hairy and gray-green in color, and the flowers are yellow and daisy-like.
Uses & Benefits
Tanacetum tomentellum is a flowering plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to attract butterflies and bees, and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Tanacetum tomentellum has white, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tanacetum tomentellum is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Divide the plant in early spring or collect the seeds in late summer and sow them in the fall.
Where to Find Tanacetum tomentellum
Tanacetum tomentellum is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky areas. It is also found in parts of North Africa and the Middle East.
Tanacetum tomentellum FAQ
What are the growing conditions for Tanacetum tomentellum?
Tanacetum tomentellum prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.
What is the ideal temperature for Tanacetum tomentellum?
Tanacetum tomentellum prefers temperatures between 50-75°F (10-24°C).
How much water does Tanacetum tomentellum need?
Tanacetum tomentellum requires moderate amounts of water. It should be watered regularly during the growing season, but allowed to dry out between waterings.
Species in the Tanacetum genus
Tanacetum odessanum,
Tanacetum stoliczkae,
Tanacetum achilleifolium,
Tanacetum funkii,
Tanacetum cadmeum,
Tanacetum corymbosum,
Tanacetum annuum,
Tanacetum alyssifolium,
Tanacetum munzurdaghensis,
Tanacetum atkinsonii,
Tanacetum tatsienense,
Tanacetum musilii,
Tanacetum tabrisianum,
Tanacetum leptophyllum,
Tanacetum petrareum,
Tanacetum balsamita,
Tanacetum uniflorum,
Tanacetum porphyrostephanum,
Tanacetum stapfianum,
Tanacetum kaschgarianum,
Tanacetum mucroniferum,
Tanacetum tomentellum,
Tanacetum hissaricum,
Tanacetum vahlii,
Tanacetum germanicopolitanum,
Tanacetum paczoskii,
Tanacetum bachtiaricum,
Tanacetum albipannosum,
Tanacetum kotschyi,
Tanacetum tirinense,
Tanacetum armenum,
Tanacetum oxystegium,
Tanacetum ghoratense,
Tanacetum aucherianum,
Tanacetum peucedanifolium,
Tanacetum argenteum,
Tanacetum macrophyllum,
Tanacetum mikeschinii,
Tanacetum cinerariifolium,
Tanacetum praeteritum,
Tanacetum haradjanii,
Tanacetum zahlbruckneri,
Tanacetum richterioides,
Tanacetum tenuisectum,
Tanacetum millefolium,
Tanacetum alatavicum,
Tanacetum cappadocicum,
Tanacetum paleaceum,
Tanacetum baltistanicum,
Tanacetum corymbiforme,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,