Tanacetum balsamita (Costmary)

Other names: Alecost, Beaver tongue, Bible leaf, Bitter buttons, Camphor plant, Cologne plant, Cost, Costermary, Lady's balsam, Lady's flower, Lady's herb, Mace, Mint geranium, Patagonian mint, Sweet Mary, Tongue plant, Chrysanthemum balsamita

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Where to grow

Soil type
  • Sandy
Soil drainage
  • Well-drained
Soil pH
  • Acid
  • Alkaline
  • Neutral
Sunlight
  • Full Sun
Aspect
  • South
Exposure
  • Exposed
  • Sheltered

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Additional plant details

Cultivation

Best planted in well-drained, acid to neutral soil in full sun. Tolerates a wide range of conditions. Will not flowers if grown in shade.

Suggested uses

Coastal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal

UK hardiness

H7

USDA zones

Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10, Zone 11

Sunset zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 2, 3

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Upright, Clump-forming, Erect flower stem

Native to

Europe, Central Asia

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Fragrance

Leaves smell like balsam and are used to make pot-pourri.

Toxicity

Contact may irritate the skin.

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