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Anacyclus pyrethrum

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Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Anacyclus (an-uh-SY-klus) (Info)
Species: pyrethrum (py-REE-thrum) (Info)

Synonym:Anacyclus depressus

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2 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Groundcovers
Perennials

Height:
under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing:
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Red
White/Near White

Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer

Foliage:
Herbaceous

Other details:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
From softwood cuttings
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

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By daryl

Profile:

1 positive
2 neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

Rating	Author	Comment
Positive	DanaDW	On Feb 2, 2006, DanaDW from Pahrump, NV (Zone 8a) wrote: Heat & drought tolerant is an understatement. Mine was planted along a gravel driveway in ugly, unimproved Nevada baked clay soil. Full sun with summer temps well over 100F for weeks on end. Did I mention average humidity of less than 10%? It not only survives but thrives AND has been evergreen for me. This is a MUST HAVE plant for all desert gardeners.
Neutral	jhyshark	On Jun 22, 2004, jhyshark from Scottville, MI (Zone 4b) wrote: I tried 3 times to find a micro-habitat on my rock hill where it would be happy enough to survive in what is supposed to be zone 5, but it just never made it through a winter. It's so beautiful either closed or open!
Neutral	mystic	On Feb 7, 2003, mystic from Ewing, KY (Zone 6a) wrote: Mat forming perennial with ferny type foliage. The white daisy like flowers have a red stripe on the reverse side of the petals. Making a pretty bloom even when the blooms are closed. Flowers close in the evenings and when cloudy. Needs full sun and good drainage. Good to use as a ground cover or in rock gardens.Heat and drought tolerant.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Denver, Colorado
Taylorsville, Kentucky
Marine City, Michigan
Pahrump, Nevada
Salt Lake City, Utah
Spokane, Washington (2 reports)

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