Tanacetum vulgare var. crispum
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Tanacetum vulgare var. crispum

fern-leaved tansy

  family asteraceae 
  genus tanacetum 

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Identification
Genus  Tanacetum Species  vulgare Variety  crispum Cultivar  Common names  fern-leaved tansy Family  ASTERACEAE Specimen number  S11727 Data source  HtZn p173
 
Life cycle
Life form  Terrestrial Life cycle  Perennial Life span  3 - 10 years Annual cycle  Not applicable Stature  Flower Growth form  Not applicable Growth habit  Various Overall height  8" - 4' Overall spread   
 
Climate
Sunshine  Full sun to light shade Water  Dry, well drained Optimal soil texture  Poor Acceptable soil pH  Neutral USDA hardiness  USDA zones 04a-09b AHS heat zones  Heat zones 09-01 Sunset climate zones  Not classified
 
Garden
Suitable for gardens  yes Nursery  Unknown Compost  no Size at acquisition  Unknown Garden location  Unknown Garden notes  Tanacetum vulgare var. crispum can survive very cold winters with annual averages as low as -30� Fahrenheit. Fern-leaved tansy needs summer days with high heat. The best soil for this plant has a texture that is poor. Full sun to light shade is ideal for this species. It usually does best in dry, well drained soils.
 
Special qualities
Tolerates drought  no Tolerates high humidity  no Tolerates seaside conditions  no Insect resistant  no Disease resistant  no Deer resistant  no Best uses    Symbiosis  Attracts butterflies  no Attracts hummingbirds  no Autumn foliage  no Colorful berries  no Desirable qualities    Other interest    Other interest color  Other interest period   
 
Adverse factors
Common pests  Poisonous parts  Poisonous indications  Internal poison  no Dermatologic poison  no Livestock poison  no Mechanical injury  no Hay fever pollen    Hay fever season    Adverse qualities   
 
Herbal medicine
Medicinal properties  Medicinal parts  Has medicinal uses  no Do not self-administer  no Do no use if pregnant  no Legally restricted  no Toxicity precautions  Medicinal notes 
 
Traditional uses
Parts used  Traditional uses  Contemporary uses  Fragrance  pungent leaves Fragrance parts  Leaves Fragrance intensity    Fragrance category    Dye parts  Dye color 
 
Cultivation
Propagule  Various Pollination method    Planting style    Crop spacing    Row spacing    Cold frame  Planting period    Harvesting period    Frost tolerance    Heat requirement    Fertilizer  Typical Time to harvest 
 
Nutrition
Is edible  no Culinary uses  Nutritional value  Edible parts  Description of edible parts Flavor / texture 
 
Horticulture
Horticulture notes 
 
Herbarium
Tag needs printing  no Collection notes  Tanacetum vulgare var. crispum is a perennial. Leaves: Fern-leaved tansy has fern like leaves. Flowers: This plant has large button shaped flower centers with a tiny fringe of petals. The flowers are usually either white or yellow.

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