Painted Daisies

Chrysanthemum Coccineum -Robinsons Mix.

Painted Daisies produce 2 -3 inch daisy like flowers in red, pink, lilac, and white with yellow centers in late spring to early summer. The foliage has fern like divided leaves that remain attractive even when the blooms are gone. They prefer a fertile, well drained soil and full sun in the north or part shade in the south. Although they are not native to North America they attract bees, butterflies, and birds and are a good choice for wildlife habitats. There are several names for Painted Daisy that are synonymous and can be confusing. Tanacetum coccineum and Pyrethrum coccineum can both be used in addition to Chrysanthemum coccineum. This is a perennial and is not fussy about soil type. Deer avoid it so this is another good reason it is good for a pollinator or butterfly garden.