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.
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam
Soil Condition
Rich, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
In shrub areas, convert from spray sprinklers to bubbler or drip systems that apply water directly to roots.
Occasionally check the soil's moisture level around shrubs before and after watering to determine if watering times are appropriate.