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Tanacetum balsamita (Alecost) Herb Plant

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Some Herbs may be too tall for our standard packaging and will be trimmed to fit. This will not be detrimental to the plant but will mean that these herbs will flower later in the year.

The Blister packs used to protect our beautiful herbs during transit are made from 100% recycled plastic and can be recycled kerbside.

Alecost (Tanacetum balsamita) Herb in 9cm Pot

Alecost , Costmary or Tanacetum balsamita, is a decorative and pungent hardy-perennial that was once important medicinally and would have features in every cottage garden but is now seldom used. Alecost can grow to a height of  60-90 cm in dry sunny site. Alecost has Grey-green leaves with a strong mint and balsam scent and is mat forming. Flourishes in a medium soil in a sunny position. Alecost has clusters of white flowers with bright yellow centres in late summer which are attractive to bees and butterflies as it is a good source of nectar, so is a welcome addition in the herbaceous border as well as the herb garden. 

Herb Usage 

Alecost as the name suggests was sometimes used instead of hops in beer- making and you could still use as a substitute. young leaves can be chopped and used in salads but beware it is a pungent taste. Alecost was used medicinally to relieve catarrh. Can also be used in Pot pourri.

Warning: Alecost should not be eaten any time during pregnancy

Buy Alecost Online

Our potted Alecost Herb Plants are generally available to buy online between March and September

 

  

 

Tanacetum balsamita (Alecost) Herb Plant
Aspect/Site Full sun
Soil Type Free draining soil
Flower Colour Yellow
Height 90cm
Spread 60cm
Latin Name Tanacetum balsamita
Hardiness RHS rating H6 - Hardy - very cold winter
Culinary Desserts/Drinks
Scented Foliage
Medicinal/Cosmetic Herbal medicine
Flowering/Harvest/Interest Summer
Special Features Pollinator Friendly
Type of Garden Cottage/Informal
  • 5
    Alecost plants

    Posted by Jane Baile on 12th May 2021

    They were really good healthy plants