Pyrethrum

Tanacetum cinerariifolium

Pyrethrum

Franz Eugen Köhler, Köhler's Medizinal-Pflanzen

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Asteraceae
Genus:
Tanacetum
Species:
Tanacetum cinerariifolium

Growth Characteristics

Height:
1-2 ft
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug
Bloom Colors:
white

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
well-drained, sandy or loamy soil
pH:
6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
native to rocky, coastal areas; tolerates poor soil