Tanacetum coccineum Pyrethrum (Compositae)

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Tanacetum coccineum
Pyrethrum
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The Tanacetum coccineum plant species is found in W. Asia to the Caucasus. It is a member of the Compositae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Pyrethrum. Some home gardeners know the variety as Chrysanthemum coccineum. Willd. C. roseum. Pyrethrum roseum.

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Latin Name:  Tanacetum coccineum
Common Name:  Pyrethrum
Family:  Compositae
Author:  (Willd.)Grierson.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.6   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Sunny dry mountainous habitats[169]. Sub-alpine meadows in the Caucasus[187].

Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in most soils so long as they are not very heavy or wet[200]. Thrives in full sun but also succeeds in light dappled shade though it flowers less well in such a situation[200]. Another report says that it requires a sunny position in a well-drained alkaline or neutral soil[169]. Prefers a slightly acid sandy soil[187]. Tolerates a pH in the range 5.2 to 7. A very ornamental plant[1], there are many named forms selected for their ornamental value[187, 200]. Very suitable for naturalizing in a summer meadow.

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