Tansy

Tanacetum vulgare, Asteraceae

Zones

3a–8b

Layer

Herbaceous

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

Pollinator AttractorDynamic AccumulatorPest Confuser

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

LowLowLow

Soil pH

5.5 – 8

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Red RaspberryRubus idaeus

Pest Deterrent

PeachPrunus persica

Pest Deterrent

PotatoSolanum tuberosum

Pest Deterrent

Bok ChoyBrassica rapa var. chinensis

Pest Deterrent

MibunaBrassica rapa var. nipposinica

Pest Deterrent

Finger LimeCitrus australasica

Pest Deterrent

Lima BeanPhaseolus lunatus

Nitrogen FixationPest Deterrent

English PeaPisum sativum

Pest DeterrentTrap Crop

Antagonistic Plants

Greek OreganoOriganum vulgare subsp. hirtum

Tansy produces strong allelopathic compounds that can suppress oregano growth

Common ThymeThymus vulgaris

Tansy's allelopathic effects can inhibit thyme establishment and growth

Common SageSalvia officinalis

Tansy's strong allelopathic compounds can suppress sage growth and establishment

Sweet MarjoramOriganum majorana

Tansy's allelopathic compounds can suppress sweet marjoram growth and development

Pink Chintz ThymeThymus serpyllum Pink Chintz

Tansy's allelopathic effects can suppress pink chintz thyme establishment and growth

Woolly ThymeThymus pseudolanuginosus

Tansy's strong allelopathic compounds suppress woolly thyme growth and establishment

Uses

Functions

Nutrient AccumulationPest DeterrentMedicine

Common Questions

What zones does Tansy grow in?

Tansy grows in USDA hardiness zones 3a through 8b.

What are good companion plants for Tansy?

Good companions for Tansy include Red Raspberry, Peach, Potato, Bok Choy, Mibuna.

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