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Common
name: "Painted Daisy"
Latin name: Tanacetum coccineum formerly
Chrysanthemum
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Zone: 4
- 9
Elevation to: 10,000'
Growth habit: Clump forming
Max height: 24" - 30"
Spread: 18"
Flowers: Yes, May - July
Flower type: Daisy like
Native to area: No
Available varieties: 3+
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Pictured: Tanacetum
coccineum |
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Cultivation:
Plant in full sun to partial shade in well drained soil.
"Painted Daisy" prefers sandy soil, but will adapt to
most soil types except hard heavy soils. Fairly drought tolerant. Deadhead to promote new flower growth. Flowers are good for
cutting and attracting butterflies.
Propagation:
Seed can be planted directly in the ground after danger of hard
frost has passed. For a quicker show... purchase pre-started
plants at your local Garden Center. Once established plants can be
divided in spring.
Potential pests ~ diseases:
Aphids. |
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