Mount Atlas Daisy, Mt. Atlas Daisy, Pellitory, Spanish Chamomile

Anacycluspyrethrum

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Anacyclus (an-uh-SY-klus)
Species
pyrethrum (py-REE-thrum)
Synonym
Anthemis pyrethrum
Anacyclus depressus
Anacyclus pyrethrum var. depressus
Anacyclus freynii
Anacyclus officinarum
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
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)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Bloom Color
Red
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Groundcovers
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Yuma, Arizona

Denver, Colorado

Boise, Idaho

Cherry Valley, Illinois

Flora, Indiana

Louisville, Kentucky

Taylorsville, Kentucky

Florence, Mississippi

Pahrump, Nevada

Santa Fe, New Mexico

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Austin, Texas

Salt Lake City, Utah

Spokane, Washington(2 reports)

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
4
neutrals
0
negative
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W
Garland, TX | June 2012 | neutral

Where can I get the seed for this plant?
Thank you.

S
(Sallie) Cherry Valley, IL (Zone 5a) | May 2012 | positive

I bought one of these about 2 years ago as a "Pathway Plant", and it's still alive. It's on the east side, at the edge of my path, and ge...Read More

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Minneapolis, MN | July 2011 | neutral

Bought Mount Atlas daisy this summer and planted it on the hot sun-facing side of the sidewalk to the house. Hasn't survived the winter, ...Read More

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Pahrump, NV (Zone 8b) | February 2006 | positive

Heat & drought tolerant is an understatement. Mine was planted along a gravel driveway in ugly, unimproved Nevada baked clay soil. Full...Read More

J
Scottville, MI (Zone 4b) | June 2004 | neutral

I tried 3 times to find a micro-habitat on my rock hill where it would be happy enough to survive in what is supposed to be zone 5, but i...Read More

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Ewing, KY (Zone 6a) | February 2003 | neutral

Mat forming perennial with ferny type foliage. The white daisy like flowers have a red stripe on the reverse side of the petals. Making ...Read More

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