Tanacetum Species, Pyrethrum Daisy, Dalmation Pyrethrum

Tanacetumcinerariifolium

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Tanacetum (TAN-uh-SEE-tum)
Synonym
Chrysanthemum cinerariifolium
Chrysanthemum rigidum
Chrysanthemum turreanum
Pyrethrum cinerariifolium
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Succulent
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Bronze
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Blytheville, Arkansas

Littlerock, California

Merced, California

Redondo Beach, California

Himrod, New York

Aliquippa, Pennsylvania

Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Austin, Texas

Bryan, Texas

Hondo, Texas

Leesburg, Virginia

Cheyenne, Wyoming

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Gardener's Notes:

1
positive
4
neutrals
0
negative
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Himrod, NY (Zone 6a) | July 2013 | neutral

I seem to have this same plant other than I live in zone 6. It is in both colors, love the off white and both colors (off white and yell...Read More

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C
San Antonio, TX (Zone 9a) | February 2013 | neutral

Painted daisy perennials, Tanacetum coccineum or Pyrethrum roseum, repel many bad bugs and browsing animals that are prone to munching on...Read More

S
Molalla, OR | February 2013 | neutral

I'd been under the assumption that the rosy red painted daisy was Pyrethrum. Does anyone know the botanical name of that one?

L
Lancaster, PA | February 2013 | neutral

I thought this was a foul-smelling daisy! The plant has a decidedly unpleasant odor. It spreads like wildfire - coming up in additional p...Read More

L
Merced, CA (Zone 9a) | May 2005 | positive

Plant this in the "bug-away section", with tansy and the like, for bugs dont like it at all. Planted near vegies or flowers, it can disco...Read More

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