Is Tansy-leaved Wormwood safe for pets?

No, Tansy-leaved Wormwood (Artemisia Tanacetifolia) is toxic to cats and dogs. Keep it out of reach of pets.

Is Tansy-leaved Wormwood easy to care for?

Tansy-leaved Wormwood has a easy care difficulty rating. It requires low watering and full_sun or partial_shade light.

Can Tansy-leaved Wormwood grow indoors?

Tansy-leaved Wormwood is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Tansy-leaved Wormwood (Artemisia Tanacetifolia) is a perennial herb in the Asteraceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires low watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 3-8. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets.

A perennial herbaceous plant with finely divided, aromatic leaves resembling those of tansy.

Last updated: February 2026

Tansy-leaved Wormwood

Artemisia Tanacetifolia

A perennial herbaceous plant with finely divided, aromatic leaves resembling those of tansy.

Quick Facts

Type

herb

Lifecycle

perennial

Care Difficulty

Easy

Water Needs

Low

Light

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Hardiness Zones

3-8

Safety

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Not Pet Safe

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Not Child Safe

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Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, loamy, rocky

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:aromatic foliage, drought-tolerant accent, erosion control

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Tansy-leaved Wormwood

Jan

Prune

Feb

Fertilize

Mar

Repot

Apr

Water+

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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Asteraceae

Genus:Artemisia