Plants in genus tanacetum
Tanacetum coccineum
Tanacetum coccineum is a perennial plant with long stems that attract pollinators. It is known for its potential to cause allergic contact dermatitis, making it a plant to handle with care.
Tanacetum parthenium
Tanacetum parthenium, commonly known as feverfew, is a flowering plant in the daisy family with pungently-scented leaves and daisy-like flowers. It is a herbaceous perennial that can grow into a small bush up to 28 inches high. Native to Eurasia, it has spread worldwide and is hardy to USDA zone 5. Feverfew is used in traditional medicine and contains parthenolide, which is under research for potential cancer properties.
Tanacetum corymbosum
Tanacetum corymbosum is a perennial from the Caucasus Mountains, known for its mounds of dissected foliage and clusters of small white flowers. This plant is ideal for sunny gardens and attracts butterflies.
Tanacetum parthenium 'Aureum'
Tanacetum parthenium 'Aureum' is a golden herb with tiny white flowers and aromatic golden foliage. It forms 1-foot tall evergreen mounds and is known for its medicinal uses.
Tanacetum vulgare 'Isla Gold'
Tanacetum vulgare 'Isla Gold' is a dwarf variety of tansy with brilliant, lacy, deer-resistant foliage that remains gold until frost. It is easy to grow in average-to-dry sites and does not spread like regular tansy, making it a manageable choice for gardens.
Tanacetum bipinnatum
Tanacetum bipinnatum is a wildflower native to the sand dunes around the Great Lakes, known for its yellow daisy-like flowers and distinct odor when crushed. It thrives in sandy, sunlit conditions and is threatened by habitat destruction and invasive species. This plant is a rare and threatened native, requiring conservation efforts in some regions.