You will receive a seed packet containing 0.1 grams or a minimum of 500 fresh ORGANIC Tansy seeds. Tanacetum vulgare, also known as Tansy, Common Tansy, Bitter Buttons, Garden Tansy and Golden Buttons is a member of the Asteraceae family native to Europe and Asia. Brought to the U.S. by European settlers in the 1600’s Tansy was grown in home gardens to be used as medicine. Tansy has since naturalized in most parts of the world and can be found growing wild in old fields, riverbanks, and sand dunes. This multipurpose flower is still used in folk medicine, and as a natural dye for textiles! The sunny yellow flowers are an excellent companion plant for your vegetable garden. If supporting local pollinators is your goal, plating tansy will attract many species including bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds! Tansy requires little maintenance and will re-seed itself allowing you to enjoy all it has to offer for years to come!
USEFUL PLANT- The leaves and flowers of the Tansy plant are edible and a nutritious addition to soups and stews. the flowers can also be used as a natural dye for home crafting projects.
POLLINATOR PLANT- Tansy is a deciduous perennial flower native to Europe and Asia that thrives in growing zones 4-8. Tansy attracts butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds that help support your local ecosystems.
EASY-TO-GROW- Ideal temperatures for germination are between 60°-70°F and you can expect seedlings to emerge 7-14 days after planting. Plant seeds in full sun in well-draining soil 4-6 inches apart. Tansy reaches maturity at 75 days and remains hardy down to 0°F.
DEER RESISTANT- Tansy is deer resistant and great for planting in unprotected areas where animal damage is a concern.
SUMMER BLOOMS- Bold yellow flowers develop into clusters of flat button-like summer blooms. A unique addition to cut flower bouquets that is sure to become a favorite.
ORGANIC & NATURALLY GROWN - NO pesticides, herbicides, or chemical fertilizers are EVER used on Smoke Camp Crafts' products. The seeds you order have been grown using only natural methods without any synthetic inputs.
GUARANTEED TO GROW - If you don’t have success with your seeds after following the planting instructions included in the package, let us know and we will send you a replacement free of charge. If you are simply unsatisfied with your order for any reason, please let us know and we will happily send you a replacement. No questions asked.
WOMEN-OWNED - Smoke Camp Crafts is a WBENC-certified small, woman-owned business located in central West Virginia.