Partridge feather
Tanacetum densum ssp. Amani
Partridge feather has plush ever-silver mats of gorgeous feathery foliage will thrive in dry gardens with good drainage, improving and spreading modestly through the years. Golden button flowers appear for a short time in summer. Keeps its beautiful texture and silver color year round, adding a vibrant pop of silver to a winter garden. It's a lovely accent to plants with green or red foliage. Introduced from Southeastern Turkey in the 1950s by Peter Davis.
Read more about this silver beauty here. Tips from the pros: Does best in lean soil. For best appearance, avoid overhead watering. After establishment, water sparingly to avoid excess growth. Can be pruned back hard regularly - will come back on woody stems following pruning. Cut back any thinning spots close to ground level for dense re-sprouting.
Read more about this silver beauty here. Tips from the pros: Does best in lean soil. For best appearance, avoid overhead watering. After establishment, water sparingly to avoid excess growth. Can be pruned back hard regularly - will come back on woody stems following pruning. Cut back any thinning spots close to ground level for dense re-sprouting.
Plant Type | Groundcover |
Height | 4-6 inches |
Width | 18-24 inches |
Flowering Season | June |
Flower Color | Yellow |
Sun | Sun, Part Sun |
Water Needs | Moderate to xeric |
USDA Hardiness Zone | Zones 4-9 |
Soil Type | Loam, Sandy |
Deer Resistant | Yes |
Good for Pollination | No |
Winter Interest | Yes |
North American Native | No |
Year Introduced | 2010 |
Annual Commercial Maintenance | No maintenance, unless there is some winter dieback, then trim/rake out dead. |
5-10 Year Commercial Maintenance | No maintenance, long lived plant that is well behaved. |
Elevation Guide | Up to 8125 ft |