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Partridge Feather

Tanacetum densum ssp. amani

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Partridge Feather (Tanacetum densum ssp. amani) at Echter's Nursery & Garden Center

Partridge Feather foliage

Partridge Feather foliage

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Partridge Feather (Tanacetum densum ssp. amani) at Echter's Nursery & Garden Center

Partridge Feather flowers

Partridge Feather flowers

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Partridge Feather (Tanacetum densum ssp. amani) at Echter's Nursery & Garden Center

Partridge Feather in bloom

Partridge Feather in bloom

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Plant Height:  4 inches

Flower Height:  6 inches

Spacing:  18 inches

Sunlight:  full sun  partial shade 

Hardiness Zone:  4a

Description:

A fantastic evergreen groundcover presenting bright, silver-gray foliage and clusters of yellow button flowers for a short time in summer; does best in thin, rocky soils with good drainage; drought and heat tolerant once established

Ornamental Features

Partridge Feather has masses of beautiful clusters of yellow button flowers at the ends of the stems in early summer, which are most effective when planted in groupings. Its attractive tomentose ferny pinnately compound leaves emerge white in spring, turning gray in color with hints of silver the rest of the year.

Landscape Attributes

Partridge Feather is an herbaceous evergreen perennial with a ground-hugging habit of growth. It brings an extremely fine and delicate texture to the garden composition and should be used to full effect.

This plant will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and is best cleaned up in early spring before it resumes active growth for the season. Deer don't particularly care for this plant and will usually leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. Gardeners should be aware of the following characteristic(s) that may warrant special consideration;

  • Insects

Partridge Feather is recommended for the following landscape applications;

  • Mass Planting
  • Rock/Alpine Gardens
  • Border Edging
  • General Garden Use
  • Groundcover
  • Naturalizing And Woodland Gardens
  • Container Planting

Planting & Growing

Partridge Feather will grow to be only 4 inches tall at maturity extending to 6 inches tall with the flowers, with a spread of 24 inches. When grown in masses or used as a bedding plant, individual plants should be spaced approximately 18 inches apart. Its foliage tends to remain low and dense right to the ground. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 10 years. As an evegreen perennial, this plant will typically keep its form and foliage year-round.

This plant does best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers dry to average moisture levels with very well-drained soil, and will often die in standing water. It is considered to be drought-tolerant, and thus makes an ideal choice for a low-water garden or xeriscape application. This plant does not require much in the way of fertilizing once established. It is not particular as to soil pH, but grows best in poor soils. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This species is not originally from North America. It can be propagated by cuttings.

Partridge Feather is a fine choice for the garden, but it is also a good selection for planting in outdoor pots and containers. Because of its spreading habit of growth, it is ideally suited for use as a 'spiller' in the 'spiller-thriller-filler' container combination; plant it near the edges where it can spill gracefully over the pot. Note that when growing plants in outdoor containers and baskets, they may require more frequent waterings than they would in the yard or garden.

 
 
Hardiness Zone Plant Height Minimum Sunlight
Characteristics
Massing  Rock  Edging  Garden  Groundcover  Naturalizing  Container 
Applications
Flowers  Foliage Color  Texture  Winter Value 
Ornamental Features

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