Tanacetum vulgare - Common Tansy (0.2g 1600 seeds)

Tansy grows to 90cm and has highly aromatic fern-like leaves. It has many uses such as:

The dried flowers are used in floral arrangements. Dry the flowers on the stalk. Dried leaves and flowers are also used in sachets and potpourris, especially for insect repellant sachets.

The young leaves and flowering tops produce yellows and greens; orange is produced with chrome and cream of tartar.

Ants are said to dislike tansy. If no children are present in the household, then sprigs may be placed around the kitchen. Used to repel moths, flying insects, Japanese beetles, striped cucumber beetles, squash bugs and ants.

Good on the compost pile - contains a high concentration of potassium. A tea made from the leaves is used to water plants (1 handful of herb to 1 pint of water).

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