Tanacetum coccineum

Pyrethrum Daisy

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Perennial herbaceous plant native to Asia Minor, valued for daisy-like blooms and natural insecticidal pyrethrins in flowers.
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Plant Details

Common Name Pyrethrum Daisy
Family Asteraceae
Genus Tanacetum
Species Coccineum
Origin Turkey / Armenia
Blooming Late Spring to Summer
Leaf Color Grey-green, silvery foliage
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-drained loamy soil, tolerates poor soils but prefers moderate fertility

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Watering

Keep moist during establishment, allow topsoil to dry between waterings. Reduce significantly after bloom.

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun for maximum flowering intensity; tolerates partial shade in hot climates

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Fertilization

Apply balanced liquid fertilizer monthly during active growth phase (Spring)

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Pruning

Deadhead spent flowers to encourage rebloom; cut back foliage hard in late autumn for dormancy

Pest Control Aphid Leaf Miner Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 3 months
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agriculture Harvesting Period 2 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
41° – 86°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 70%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
1500 – 35000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1200 – 4500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 65%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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