Tanacetum parthenium
Motherwort
Common names: False chamomile, Virgin's herb
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Description
Motherwort (Tanacetum parthenium) is a hardy perennial with finely divided, light green foliage and daisy‑like white flowers with a yellow center. From June to September it produces abundant blooms that attract many beneficial insects. The plant can become very prolific; at a suitable site, numerous seedlings often appear in the surrounding area the following year. Historically used in folk medicine, it is best used under professional guidance. As a robust border plant or bee meadow, motherwort makes a good addition to any small garden.
Care instructions
Motherwort is low‑maintenance once established. Water only during prolonged dry periods; soggy soil is detrimental. Regularly remove spent flower heads to control vigorous self‑seedling production; otherwise the plant will spread widely throughout the bed. A winter prune keeps the clump compact, and the plant reliably regrows in spring. It thrives in a sunny to partially shaded spot with well‑drained soil and can persist for several years.
Soil & site
Soil pH
Soil type
well-drained, lean, dry, lime-loving
Feeding
Light feeder
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