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Common Tansy
Tanacetum vulgare
In the United States:
Invasive
· also called bitter buttons, golden buttons
Listed as invasive. Check local regulations — several jurisdictions restrict planting.
Attracts honey bees for pollen from its dense clusters of small yellow button-like flowers. Blooms through midsummer into early fall. Spreads aggressively via seed and rhizomes.
| Nectar | low |
|---|---|
| Pollen | low |
| Bloom (US) | July–September |
| Duration | ~2 months |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | full |
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