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Herbs · Handle with care

Tansy

Tanacetum vulgare · also called Bitter buttons, Golden buttons · planet: Venus

Tansy
Photo: Ivar Leidus, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons. Photos are for illustration only. Many plants look alike, so never use a plant because of how it looks in a photo.
Garden and craft plant. Take care. This plant needs care and some people should never take it. Read the cautions below before you do anything with it.

A tall, tough perennial with ferny, strongly scented leaves and flat clusters of yellow button flowers.

In the garden

Full sun and ordinary soil. It spreads quickly by underground stems and is invasive in some regions; plant it where it can be contained.

Take care

Folklore and garden information only, not medical advice. Do not eat or use any plant unless you are certain what it is and that it is safe for you. Ask a doctor or pharmacist first, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, on medicine, or choosing for children or pets.

Folklore and old traditions are in the app

The stories, lore and old traditions for Tansy are part of Plus. The growing notes and safety information stay free. In the app you can also add Tansy to My Garden or My Pantry.

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