When I can't find a source for it in either seed, start, or local meadow? Does anybody know where I can get some?
wow, you got me curious.....why would you want to grow tansy? Around here we are diligent about keeping tansy off our farms. Deb
I'm also curious, We try and get rid of it, why would I want to plant it, right up there with Scotch Broom. Edit: I'm also from OR. Maybe its just a problem out here?
Tansy Tanacetum vulgare Family: Asteraceae Herbaceous perennial. Native to temperate zones world-wide. Volunteers freely. This balsamic herb, which figures prominently in European folk medicine, is a handsome addition to any modern garden. This classic English strewing herb is sprinkled on the floors after sweeping, lending its agreeable fragrance and prohibiting flies, which detest it. Cultivation: Extra care. Sow seed in fall, midwinter or very early spring. Plant prefers regular garden soil, moderate water and full sun. Thin or transplant to 12 inches apart. Flowers yellow 2 to 3 feet. Not for sale to Washington state. Organically grown 100 seeds/pkt. Price: $2.85 http://www.horizonherbs.com/detail.asp?product_id=ptans
If we see tansy here, we pull it too. Is rather toxic to animals, and spreads faster than danilions at least in this area.
I'll have to agree about tansy being invasive. I planted one plant 10+ years ago and I'm still trying to kill it. If it's the look of the flower that you like, try yarrow. It is similar and comes in other colors than yellow.
Well, I found some! Guess I was lookin' in the wrong part of town before... The reason I want it: pest control. Somebody mentioned that flies detest it. So do ticks and alot of spiders. I've learned that you can make sachets of tansy to put in or under your bed, to keep spiders away. Which we could soooo use. Also can use it as an ingredient in a homemade bug spray/lotion. Don't want to put DEET on the kids if I don't have to. But I don't want to grow it if its going to take over the place! I can get all I want, where I found it thanks for the info!
