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Tanacetum densum amani

Pronunciation

TAN-uh-SEE-tum DEN-sum AHM-an-eye

Common Name

Partridge Feather

Plant Type

Groundcover

Mature Size

6 - 8 in. high, spreading slowly to make a mat about 1 1/2 ft. wide

Water Requirements

Moderate: water weekly until the root ball is wet

Sun/Shade Requirements

Full to half sun

Wildlife

Bees
Beneficials

Flower Color

Yellow

Maintenance- Design- Planting Tips

Tanacetum densum amani is a ground cover that is native to Turkey. Its leaves are silver and have a feathery texture.

PADG Notes: This plant is used as an edger in one of our beds. One drawback to the plant is the small yellow flowers that appear in late spring. Some people like them, but we cut them off.

This plant has survived, but not thrived at in the Palo Alto Demonstration Garden. One reason might be that it likes more water than it receives. It is watered deeply every three weeks. We suspect this plant would look lusher in the summer with deep weekly watering.

This plant is not easy to find in nurseries and gardens, but if you like the texture, Tanacetum densum amani is worth seeking out.

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