Alecost plants
They were really good healthy plants
Tanacetum balsamita (Alecost) Herb Plant
£3.99
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 |
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