Pyrethrum Daisy, Dalmation Pyrethrum
Chrysanthemum cinerariaefolium

Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Chrysanthemum (kris-AN-the-mum)
Species: cinerariaefolium (sin-uh-rar-ee-ay-FOH-lee-um)

Synonym:Tanacetum cinerariaefolium

Category
Perennials

Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

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

Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
White/Near White

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer

Foliage
Silver/Gray
Velvet/Fuzzy-Textured

Other details

Soil pH requirements
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost

Seed Collecting