Plant Profile: Tanacetum coccineum subsp. coccineum

Pyrethrum, commonly known as "Painted daisy" due to its vibrant red and pink blooms, serves as the foundation for the natural insecticide Pyrethrum. It also provides the chemical framework for synthetic pyrethroids found in many household insect sprays. While Pyrethrum has a relatively short lifespan in the garden, it can be easily propagated from seeds to refresh plantings.

Propagation methods include division in early spring or fall, as well as sowing seeds.