Tanacetum, Feverfew 'Sissinghurst White'

Tanacetumparthenium

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Tanacetum (TAN-uh-SEE-tum)
Species
parthenium (par-THEN-ee-um)
Synonym
Chrysanthemum parthenium
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Shiny/Glossy
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
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(Zone 8b) | March 2005 | positive

Flowers are as white as white can be. This is sure an improvement from the specie. Cut back in time because they 'll flower themselves to...Read More

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