Tanacetum niveum 'Jackpot' |
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Photo Courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.
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| | Common Name: Tansy-White
Common Name (Alternative): Silver Tansy |
Bright white, 1/4 to 1/2 inch wide, daisy-like flowers with a yellow center are produced in profusion from early through midsummer. 'Jackpot' is extremely floriferous--up to 1000 blooms are produced at a time! If cut back after flowering, it may rebloom in the fall.
The aromatic, silvery-green, ferny foliage forms a nice mound similar to a chrysanthemum. The first year, it will grow to an approximate height of 18 inches. The second year, this vigorous grower may double in size.
'Jackpot' combines well with just about everything else in the garden. It is wonderful in mixed container plantings and can also be used as a cut flower.
Characteristics:
Height:
18-36 Inches
Spread:
24-36 Inches
Flower Color:
White Shades
Foliage Color:
Silver/grey shades
Sun or Shade?:
Full sun (> 6 hrs. direct sun)
Part shade (4-6 hrs. direct sun)
Wet or dry?:
Low water needs
Average water needs
Want to see wings?:
Attracts butterflies
Need critter resistant plants?:
Deer resistant
How fast should it grow?:
Rapid
When should it bloom?:
Early summer
Midsummer
How's your soil?:
Poor Soil
Average Soil
Sweet or Sour Soil?:
Acidic Soil (pH < 7.0)
Neutral Soil (pH = 7.0)
What's your garden style?:
Container/Patio
Cottage
Eclectic
This plant grows well in full sun in the north or part shade in the south. It prefers average to dry, well-drained soil with an acidic pH and is drought tolerant once established. Though it is not a long-lived perennial, it will happily self-sow, ensuring many years of blooms.