Longevity: HP (zones 3-9) |
Average Height: 18 INCHES |
True pyrethrum; the showy two-inch flowers have yellow centers and light to dark pink or red rays. The dried flower heads are ground and used as a very effective insecticide which is only mildly toxic to mammals. As a dried powder it retains its potency indefinitely but breaks down quickly once exposed to sunlight; we make extensive use of this in our greenhouses. Easily grown in average garden soil. Also known as "Chrysanthemum roseum", "C. coccineum and "Tanacetum coccineum". Packet(Standard): $3.50
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