Robinson's Red pyrethrum
Tanacetum coccineum 'Robinsons Red'
USDA zones3 to 7
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size2 to 3 feet tallup to 24 inches wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Erect
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Soil types
- Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Robinson's Red' pyrethrum (Tanacetum coccineum 'Robinson's Red') is a perennial for borders, cut flowers, cottage gardens, and pollinator gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist, sandy soil. It blooms in spring and again in summer, and the fragrant flowers attract butterflies and bees. Deer rarely make it their first choice. It stands 24 to 36 inches tall, so place it toward the middle of the bed.
Pairs well with Butterfly milkweed, Catmint, and Sedge.