Yellow Tansy Double Golden Buttons (Tanacetum vulgare) is a striking perennial with rich fern-like foliage and clusters of small, button-shaped golden-yellow blooms. This durable and deer-resistant plant makes an excellent addition to cottage gardens, herb borders, and naturalized landscapes.
With a strong, aromatic fragrance, Double Golden Button Tansy was once prized for its traditional uses and is now admired for its ornamental value and ability to attract pollinators like butterflies and bees. Its upright growth habit and long-lasting summer flowers make it a low-maintenance option for gardeners seeking bold color with historic charm.
The plant is extremely hardy and thrives in full sun and poor to average soils, making it ideal for xeriscaping and low-water gardens. A classic wildflower with timeless beauty.
Features
- Bright golden-yellow button flowers
- Attractive fern-like foliage
- Drought-tolerant and deer-resistant
- Long bloom season in summer
- Non-GMO heirloom seeds
- Great for pollinators and wildflower gardens
Specifications
- Seed Type: Yellow Tansy (Tanacetum vulgare)
- Common Name: Tansy
- Plant Type: Perennial Wildflower
- Plant Height: 2 – 4 feet
- Zones: USDA Zones 3–9
- Light Requirement: Full Sun
- Soil Type: Well-draining, average to poor soil
- Germination Time: 10 – 20 days
- Days to Bloom: 90 – 120 days
- GMO Status: Non-GMO
- Season: Spring planting
- Planting Depth: Surface sow (lightly press into soil)
- Spacing: 12 – 18 inches apart
- Optimal Temperature: 65°F to 75°F (18°C to 24°C)
- Watering: Low; drought-tolerant once established
- Companion Plants: Yarrow, Coneflower, Black-eyed Susan
- Bloom Time: Mid to late summer
- Pollinator Support: Attracts bees, butterflies
- Uses: Ornamental borders, wildflower gardens, natural landscapes
- Storage: Store unused seeds in a cool, dry place
Planting Guide
- Start Indoors or Direct Sow: Sow outdoors after last frost or indoors 6–8 weeks prior.
- Surface Sow: Seeds need light to germinate; do not cover.
- Soil: Use poor to average well-draining soil.
- Water: Lightly water until established; drought-tolerant thereafter.
- Care: Deadhead to encourage more blooms; divide clumps every few years.
