Chrysanthemum coccineum
Painted Daisy, Pyrethrum
Description
This plant grows 1-2' tall and produces blooms from late spring to early summer. It does best in well-drained, rich soil and full sun or partial shade. It should be cut after the first blooms have flowered to produce another flush of flowers.
Plant Type
Perennial
Height Range
Under 1', 1-3'
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam
Soil Condition
Rich, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Formal
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Entry, Perennial Border, Foundation, Patio
Special Uses
Container, Cut Flowers, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Group plants with similar water needs together so that some plants aren't over watered to meet the needs of their more thirsty neighbors.
Never include shrub and lawn areas in the same sprinkler zone.