species 122,529 observations
Tansy
Tanacetum vulgare
Field notes
Supports All
209
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Wormwood Pug, Ruby Tiger Moth, Yarrow Plume Moth, Grey Pug Moth
7
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Tansy Aphid, Redpoll, Mallard, Common Raven
25
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Tricolored Bumble Bee, Ligated Furrow Bee, Red-belted Bumble Bee
176
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Sheltered animals
Animals that nest or roost in it
Aprostocetus
1
Children
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Light
- Full sun Part shade
- Moisture
- Well drained Moist
- Soil
- Organic
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Deer resistant
- Yes
- Resists
- Erosion
- Plant type
- Herbaceous perennial Poisonous Weed
From NC State Extension.