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Chrysanthemum coccineum

Painted Daisy, Pyrethrum

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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:

Adjust your irrigation controller frequently as weather changes. Plants need much less water in spring and fall than during mid-summer.

Call the Lawn Watering Infoline at 541-774-2460 for up-to-date sprinkling times.