Tansy

Growing from seed

Direct-sow Tansy outdoors around your last frost date. Seeds usually come up in around 14 days. Grow in full sun, spaced about 45 cm apart. Expect to harvest in roughly 90 days.

Companion Planting

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  Coral Bells
  

  Coral BellsGreat pair

  • ❧Tansy attracts Hoverflies and Lacewings and more, which prey on the Aphids that attack Coral Bells
  • ❧Tansy draws Bees and Bumblebees and more that improve pollination for both
  • ❧Coral Bells acts as living mulch, keeping soil moist and weeds down around Tansy
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  Lingonberry
  

  LingonberryGreat pair

  • ❧Tansy attracts Hoverflies and Lacewings and more, which prey on the Aphids that attack Lingonberry
  • ❧Tansy draws Bees and Bumblebees and more that improve pollination for both
  • ❧Lingonberry acts as living mulch, keeping soil moist and weeds down around Tansy
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  Red Mustard
  Great pair

  • ❧Tansy attracts Hoverflies and Lacewings and more, which prey on the Aphids that attack Red Mustard
  • ❧Red Mustard suppresses pests that trouble Tansy
  • ❧Red Mustard acts as living mulch, keeping soil moist and weeds down around Tansy

How to grow Tansy

1. Sow0 weeks from frost
2. Germinates14 days
3. Space45 cm apart
4. GrowFull sun
5. Harvest~90 days

Water: Low · Height: 120 cm · Soil: Well-draining, average — tolerates poor dry soil