A true champion of the moon garden and one that fits my fetish for silver leaved things very well. This came from the lovely Southern Oregon garden of Leigh Blake, so I can say it’s deer proof! The finely textured, silvery cushion-forming perennial of exceptional ornamental value, this subspecies develops into low, spreading mats of deeply dissected, woolly foliage that forms a soft, almost felted surface. The leaves are densely covered in white to silvery hairs, giving the plant a luminous appearance in full sun. In early to mid-summer, short stems carry small, button-like yellow flower heads that rise just above the foliage, adding a subtle contrast to the otherwise monochromatic cushion. The common name Partridge feather is apt for the feathery appearance of the leaves.
Native to rocky, exposed slopes of southern Türkiye, particularly the Amanus (Nur) Mountains near the eastern Mediterranean, it grows in limestone crevices, screes, and open alpine scrub where soils are thin, sharply drained, and highly mineral. Its habitat is characterized by intense sun, seasonal drought, and winter moisture that quickly drains away.
In cultivation, Tanacetum densum subsp. amani is a standout plant for rock gardens and crevice plantings. It demands full sun, excellent drainage, and a lean, gritty substrate to maintain its tight habit and silvery foliage. Excess moisture or rich soils will cause it to open up and decline. It is drought tolerant once established and hardy to approximately USDA Zone 5–6, provided winter wet is minimized.
Highly valued for its color and texture, this plant provides a striking foil to green-leaved alpines and compact cushion species. Its soft, silver mats bring year-round brightness to the rock garden, while its restrained yellow bloom adds a brief seasonal accent without disturbing its finely structured form
A true champion of the moon garden and one that fits my fetish for silver leaved things very well. This came from the lovely Southern Oregon garden of Leigh Blake, so I can say it’s deer proof! The finely textured, silvery cushion-forming perennial of exceptional ornamental value, this subspecies develops into low, spreading mats of deeply dissected, woolly foliage that forms a soft, almost felted surface. The leaves are densely covered in white to silvery hairs, giving the plant a luminous appearance in full sun. In early to mid-summer, short stems carry small, button-like yellow flower heads that rise just above the foliage, adding a subtle contrast to the otherwise monochromatic cushion. The common name Partridge feather is apt for the feathery appearance of the leaves.
Native to rocky, exposed slopes of southern Türkiye, particularly the Amanus (Nur) Mountains near the eastern Mediterranean, it grows in limestone crevices, screes, and open alpine scrub where soils are thin, sharply drained, and highly mineral. Its habitat is characterized by intense sun, seasonal drought, and winter moisture that quickly drains away.
In cultivation, Tanacetum densum subsp. amani is a standout plant for rock gardens and crevice plantings. It demands full sun, excellent drainage, and a lean, gritty substrate to maintain its tight habit and silvery foliage. Excess moisture or rich soils will cause it to open up and decline. It is drought tolerant once established and hardy to approximately USDA Zone 5–6, provided winter wet is minimized.
Highly valued for its color and texture, this plant provides a striking foil to green-leaved alpines and compact cushion species. Its soft, silver mats bring year-round brightness to the rock garden, while its restrained yellow bloom adds a brief seasonal accent without disturbing its finely structured form
