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Plant details
Alecost, or costmary as it is sometimes known, is a mat-forming, woody-based perennial that spreads by rhizomes. It produces lovely long, oblong leaves with silvery hairs. In late summer and early autumn, it produces numerous white, yellow-centred, daisy-like flowers. However, this plant is normally grown for its balsam-scented foliage, making it an attractive addition to any herb garden. Divide the plant in the spring or autumn.
Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Tanacetum
Species: balsamita
Plant type: Herb
Flower colour: White
Foliage colour: Mid-green
Feature: Flowers, Aromatic foliage
Sun exposure: Full sun, Partial shade
Soil: Well-drained/light, Clay/heavy, Sandy
Hardiness: Hardy
Skill level: Beginner
Height: 90cm
Spread: 45cm
Time to divide plants: March to April
Flowering period: September to October
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