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Tanacetum, Painted Daisy 'Robinson's Red'

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
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
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)
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Red
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
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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Other details

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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; 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:

Anchorage, Alaska

Dubuque, Iowa

Constantine, Michigan

Maryville, Missouri

Dayton, Ohio

Molalla, Oregon

Sumter, South Carolina

Austin, Texas

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Zoot
Birmingham, AL | May 2010 | positive

I had these plants for years and was delighted with them. I had started them from seed. Eventually they died out but I've begun again.

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berrygirl
Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

PYRETHRUM 'Robinson's Red' - Painted Daisy - Chrysanthemum Coccineum - Medium 26" - Plant 14" apart. Deep crimson single flowers.
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