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Tanacetum, Painted Daisy 'James Kelway'

Tanacetumcoccineum

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Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Tanacetum (TAN-uh-SEE-tum)
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Species
coccineum (kok-SIN-ee-um)
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Synonym
Chrysanthemum coccineum
Pyrethrum coccineum
Pyrethrum roseum
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Pink
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
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Category
Perennials
Water Requirements

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Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Wear gloves to protect hands when handling seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

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

Blytheville, Arkansas

Loveland, Colorado

Marietta, Georgia

Algonquin, Illinois

Palmyra, Illinois

New Paltz, New York

Port Washington, New York

Stockport, Ohio

Norristown, Pennsylvania

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Light aids germination of seeds. By planting with beans, cucumbers, etc., cucumber beetles may be deterred.

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