Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ay) (Info) Genus: Tanacetum (TAN-uh-SEE-tum) (Info) Species: parthenium (par-THEN-ee-um) (Info) Cultivar: Sissinghurst White
Synonym:Chrysanthemum parthenium
Category: Perennials
Height: 24-36 in. (60-90 cm) 36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing: 9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness: USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F) USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F) USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F) USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F) USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
Sun Exposure: Full Sun Sun to Partial Shade
Danger: N/A
Bloom Color: White/Near White
Bloom Time: Late Spring/Early Summer Mid Summer Late Summer/Early Fall
Foliage: Aromatic
Other details: Flowers are fragrant Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater Flowers are good for cutting
Soil pH requirements: 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) 7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Propagation Methods: By dividing the rootball
Seed Collecting: N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
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