Tanacetum Species, Painted Daisy, Pyrethrum

Tanacetumcoccineum

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Tanacetum (TAN-uh-SEE-tum)
Species
coccineum (kok-SIN-ee-um)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
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)
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)
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Pink
Red
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

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

Auburn, Alabama

Juneau, Alaska

Palmer, Alaska

Seward, Alaska

Glen Avon, California

Pedley, California

Rubidoux, California

Sunnyslope, California

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Denver, Colorado

Longmont, Colorado

Milford, Delaware

Ellijay, Georgia

Nicholson, Georgia

Nampa, Idaho

Chicago, Illinois(2 reports)

Kansas City, Kansas

Dracut, Massachusetts

Revere, Massachusetts

Dearborn Heights, Michigan

Hugo, Minnesota

Saint Cloud, Minnesota

Saint Paul, Minnesota

Kissee Mills, Missouri

East Kingston, New Hampshire

Denville, New Jersey

Jamesburg, New Jersey

Belfield, North Dakota

Dayton, Ohio

Glouster, Ohio

Molalla, Oregon

Silverton, Oregon

Spring Grove, Pennsylvania

Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

Winchester, Virginia

Spokane, Washington

Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Madison, Wisconsin

Cheyenne, Wyoming

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
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J
Dearborn Heights, MI | July 2015 | positive

Very pretty plant once it gets established -- But -- Hard to start from seed, Seedlings tend to die easily after transplanting. Tends to...Read More

G
East Kingston, NH | July 2015 | positive

I have one red painted daisy plant that I bought at a nursery some years ago. I love this plant and I am disappointed that they are so d...Read More

G
(Zone 5a) | July 2011 | positive

Beautiful, bright blooms in May/June in my garden.

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J
Belfield, ND (Zone 4a) | June 2005 | positive

Lovely little daisy. Easy and very adaptable to it's conditions.. I have two plants. One where it gets lots of water, and one where it ...Read More

D
Chicago, IL | August 2003 | positive

Painted daisys are usually red, white or pink. The foliage is fernlike. Cut the stems to the ground after they bloom and they will flower...Read More

L
Grove City, OH (Zone 6a) | January 2003 | positive

Painted Daisies are very beautiful in the garden. Even when they are not in bloom, the ferny foliage is a real plus.

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