| Description | Painted Daisy (Tanacetum coccineum) A red daisy-like flower. |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | (tan-uh-SEE-tum)(kok-SIN-ee-um) |
| Plant Type | Perennials Hardy, Site author's observations, Short lived perennials |
| Hardiness Zone | 3-7 |
| Sunlight | full |
| Moisture | average |
| Soil & Site | average |
| Temperature | grow better in cooler weather |
| Flowers | solitary, to 3 inch, red usually, white |
| Leaves | green, fine |
| Dimensions | 24-30 inches |
| Maintenance | may need support |
| Propagation | seeds |
| Misc Facts | The insecticide "pyrethrum" is derived from this plant. (syn Chrysanthemum coccineum, or the genus listed as Pyrethrum). AKA: Pyrethrum Painted Daisy, Persian Chrysanthemum |
| Author's Notes | I have grown this a few times and it is a short lived perennial at best. Will reseed for further generations of plants. |
| Notes & Reference | #04-Herbaceous Perennial Plants (Allan Armitage) |
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