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Alecost - Costmary - Tanacetum balsamita

Alecost – Costmary (Tanacetum balsamita)

Perennial
Perennial
Culinary
Culinary
Medicinal
Medicinal

Alecost is a tall hardy perennial with grey-green leaves that have a strong mint and balsam scent. Small daisy flowers in Summer. Flourishes in a medium soil in a sunny position....

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Alecost – Costmary – Tanacetum balsamita

Alecost is a tall hardy perennial with grey-green leaves that have a strong mint and balsam scent. Small daisy flowers in Summer. Flourishes in a medium soil in a sunny position.

It was originally a brewing ingredient instead of hops in the process of beer making. Still in use today.

It does have culinary properties but use sparingly. Chop young leaves and sprinkle on salads.

Alecost also has medicinal properties too. Crushed leaves are soothing on stings. A tisane is said to relieve catarrh.

 

Price range: £3.70 through £8.50

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Height: 2.5 feet
Aspect: Full sun
Soil Type: Medium Soil
Uses: Medicinal
Care: Herbaceous - Cut back in autumn
Usually available: All Year
Pot size supplied: Grown in a 10cm (4 inch) pot
Hardiness: LEVEL 1 - see 'Description' tab below
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Product Description

This plant is grown in a 4″ (10cm) pot. It is ready to be placed (weather permitting) into it’s final position. You will receive an instruction label which gives you further cultural instructions.

Note: If the Plant is in season but not in stock it may be available in small quantities. please contact us for stock. Read more on availability here

This plant is LEVEL 1 – Fully hardy UK wide

These levels are determined by Norfolk Herbs and are to be used simply as a guide. Our levels go from 1 (fully hardy) to 6 (requires a heated environment over winter).

Additional information

Weight 0.5 kg
Culinary Herbs

Salads
Scented

Mint
Height

2 – 3 Foot
Life Cycle

Perennial
Colour

Yellow, Orange, Red
Ideal for Bee & Butterfly

No
Medicinal

Medicinal
Planting Position

Full Sun
Herb Group

Other
Herbs for Tea

No
Ideal for Tubs & Containers

No
A-Z

A
Width / Spread

1-2 feet
Pot Size

Large (2 Litre pot), Small (10cm pot)

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