Partridge feather
Tanacetum densum amani
Partridge feather (Tanacetum densum amani) is a groundcover suited to the Colorado Front Range. It matures to about 4–8 in tall and 12–18 in wide, needs low water, and prefers full sun. Striking silver feathery foliage — the textural star of a xeric border.
low water4–8 in tall and 12–18 in wideXeric / water-wiseDeer-resistant
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At a glance
- Botanical name
- Tanacetum densum amani
- Type
- Groundcover
- Mature size
- 4–8 in tall and 12–18 in wide
- Water needs
- low water
- Sun
- full sun
- Colorado native
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Soil
- sandy, well drained only
- Soil pH
- 6.5–8.5
- Hail tolerance
- high
- Wind tolerance
- high
- Salt tolerance
- moderate
- Bloom color
- yellow
- Bloom time
- early summer, mid summer
- Pollinator value
- low
- Good for
- hellstrip, south wall
Planting & establishment
Water weekly first summer; minimal after. Silvery feathered foliage is the main draw.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Partridge feather good for the Colorado Front Range?
- Yes. Partridge feather is included in the Front Range Plant Finder as a groundcover suited to Colorado's Front Range.
- How big does Partridge feather get?
- It matures to about 4–8 in tall and 12–18 in wide.
- How much water does Partridge feather need?
- It needs low water once established.
- Is Partridge feather native to Colorado?
- No — it is not a Colorado native, but it grows well on the Front Range.
