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Tanacetum balsamita
Also Known As
- Balsamita vulgaris
- Chrysanthemum balsamita
- Chrysanthemum majus
- Alecost
- Bible Leaf
- Costmary
Plant type
perennial, herb
size
- H: 24"-36"
- W: 15"-18"
planting zones
- 4b-9b
Tanacetum balsamita plant details
Tanacetum balsamita is a broadleaf deciduous perennial herb with blue foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Tanacetum balsamita
- Plant type: perennial herb
- Plant family: asteraceae
- Foliage: deciduous blue
- Mature size: 15 IN - 18 IN - wide, 24 IN - 36 IN - tall
- Flowers: white blooms in summer
- Uses: cutting garden, dried-arrangements, fragrant foliage
GROWING CONDITIONS for Tanacetum balsamita
- USDA Zones: 4b - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: regular
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
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How to Grow Tanacetum balsamita
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- blue
Flower Color
- white
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Texture
- fuzzy
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Plant Type
Perennial, Herb
Zones
4a-10b
Size
Height: 9"-12"
Width: 12"-18"
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
8a-10b
Size
Height: 3'
Width: 3'
- sun - shade
- low - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
4a-11
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 15"
- sun
- regular - low
aka Chrysanthemum cinerarifolium, Dalmatian daisy, Dalmatian Pyrethrum
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
4a-10b
Size
Height: 16"-20"
Width: 24"-30"
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - low
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