SILVER LACE TANSY SEEDS

Tanacetum sp.

In past years we listed this incorrectly, with the species identified as Tanacetum haradjanii. I don’t believe that’s actually what it is, but I am unsure of the proper species name. What I do know is that Silver Lace is a striking foliage plant for containers, the rock garden, and along gravely paths. The finely cut silvery leaves are one of the most unique among plants that can be grown from seed. Can ultimately grow to 2' in the ground or a large container. Best pinched or trimmed to produce an attractive flowerless mound of foliage, not unlike wormwood. This species is not hardy in zone 5, but is very easy and worthwhile as an annual.

Sow seed indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost: press seed into moist soil, mist carefully and cover with plastic to maintain moisture and temperature. Kept warm (70°F) and moist in bright light, seeds should germinate within two weeks. Uncover promptly and grow on in bright light at warm temperatures. Do not overwater. Transplant seedlings to individual pots when large enough to handle. Keep warm and in bright light and do not overwater! Transplant outdoors in full sun and very well-drained soil when soil has warmed and nights are reliably above 50°F.

Silver Lace Tansy is suitable for containers. Keep pots in full sun and water infrequently.

Packet contains at least 30 tiny seeds.

If you’d like to purchase the real T. haradjanii, it is often available from the amazing Sequim Rare Plants.