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Asteraceae

Painted Daisy

Tanacetum coccineum

Cheerfulness and joy.

Family
Asteraceae
Genus
Tanacetum
Native to
Caucasus, Iran
Bloom season
Late Spring, Early Summer
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Height
1.5-3 feet
Sunlight
Full Sun
Soil
Well-drained, Average
Water
Moderate
Hardiness
3-7
Lifespan
Perennial

Did you know

  • Painted daisies contain natural pyrethrin, one of the most widely used organic insecticides.
  • The pyrethrin compound is concentrated in the flower heads and is toxic to insects but safe for mammals.
  • They are sometimes called the 'insect flower' due to their insecticidal properties.
  • Painted daisies make excellent companion plants because they help repel garden pests.
  • The flowers are long-lasting in bouquets, often surviving over a week in a vase.

Color meanings

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Innocence

1

Cheerfulness

2

Loyal love

Uses

  • Ornamental gardens
  • Natural insecticide
  • Cut flowers
  • Companion planting