Common Tansy (Tanacetum vulgare) organic seeds

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Common Tansy (Tanacetum vulgare) organic seeds

Indigenous wild shrub for near-natural gardens. Also a traditional medicinal plant. Is also fumigated.
Contents: Approx. 800 seeds
Open-pollinated variety, seed tested regularly

2,59 €

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SKU: TAN02-BIO

GTIN: 4251420505798

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Delivery time: 2 - 7 Workdays Other countries

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Tansy is a very aromatic native wild perennial and a traditional old medicinal and dye plant. Since the leaves are very rich in essential oils, the whole plant emits a very distinctive, spicy scent that is either loved or despised. The scent and the essential oils make tansy a good natural plant protection plant. Planted next to potatoes, it is said to drastically reduce the infestation of potato beetles. If you make a tansy tonic from the above-ground parts of the plant, it can be used very effectively to strengthen and protect strawberries, blackberries, and raspberries against some chewing pests.

The antiseptic effect of the plant made it a well-known medicinal plant in antiquity. It became known as the remedy of choice for worm infestations. The German name 'Wurmkraut' (worm herb) is derived from this use. However, it is important to know that tansy is a toxic plant, and even small amounts of tansy oil can cause severe poisoning symptoms. In sensitive people, touching the plant can cause mild contact allergies.

The flower heads of tansy are very suitable for dyeing fabrics. Depending on the addition of mordants, a dark yellow or dark green colour is produced.

In nature, tansy is often found along plant-rich roadsides, waste places, and riverbanks. It is an important host plant for some caterpillars, butterflies, and beetles.

Plant description

Species:	Asteraceae
Root system:	Rhizome Runners Heart roots
Plant type:	Herbaceous plant
Flower colour:	Yellow
Region of origin:	Europe Asia
Special features:	Needs light to germinate Food for bees Poisonous plant
Climate:	Temperate
Winter hardiness zones:	5 (-30 bis -23 °C)
Lifecycle:	Perennial
Flowering months:	July August September October
Eventual height:	30-150 cm

Growing advice

Soil type:	Free-draining Dry Humus-rich Moist
Sowing depth:	0 cm
Planting distance:	40 cm
Sunlight:	Full sun
Water requirement:	Medium
Germination temperature:	15-20°C
When to sow outdoors:	April May June

Perennial wildflower. Pre-culture from March indoors or direct sowing outdoors from mid-April. Sprinkle seeds only on the substrate and press lightly. Germination uncomplicated. Seedlings can be placed outdoors from mid-May. Loves sunny, rather dry locations.

Other names

Botanical name:	Tanacetum vulgare, Chrysanthemum vulgare
German names:	Rainfarn, Wurmkraut, Gülden Knöpfle, Westenknöpfe
French names:	Tanaisie Commune, Tanaisie Vulgaire
English names:	Common Tansy, Bitter Buttons, Cow Bitter, Golden Buttons
Spanish names:	Tanaceto, Tansi, Hierba Lombriguera
Italian names:	Tanaceto

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Manufacturer information: Magic Garden Seeds GmbH | Junkersstraße 7 | Regensburg, Germany, 93055 | service@magicgardenseeds.com | https://www.magicgardenseeds.com

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