Tanacetum argenteum - 'Canum' (Feverfew)

Type Shrub (Multi-stemmed Plant), Alpine, Evergreen
Form Low Growing or Spreading Plant, Architectural Form
Size Low Border / Edging / Ground Cover Plant (up to 50cm height)
Colours Silver Foliage
Care Some Maintenance Required - Tough Plant
Hardiness Frost hardy, Drought Tolerant, Seaside Friendly
Growth Medium Growing Plant
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Plant Strengths: Sun loving drought tolerant plant; All round tough plant suitable for problem areas; Evergreen foliage for all year round colour and screening; Suitable for container growing; Architectural plant – ideal as a ‘stand out’ plant; Suitable for exposed coastal planting; Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils; Tolerates cold exposed locations.

Plant Weaknesses: Poisonous if eaten/irritating sap; Does not produce showy attractive flowers.

Design & Plant Use for Tanacetum argenteum:
  • Low growing alpine plant flourishing in a dry sunny location


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Tanacetum argenteum - 'Canum' (Feverfew)
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