Dalmatian Daisy
Tanacetum cinerariifolium
Dalmatian Daisy (Tanacetum cinerariifolium) is a perennial suited to the Colorado Front Range. It matures to about 18–24 in tall and 12–18 in wide, needs low water, and prefers full sun. Source of natural pyrethrin insecticide; white daisies with yellow centers all summer.
Plant Select®low water18–24 in tall and 12–18 in wideXeric / water-wiseZones 2–3 (keep it back from the house)Deer-resistant
Photos
- Photo 1: Carpkazu, Wikimedia Commons (CC-BY-SA)
- Photo 2: (c) Michel Langeveld, some rights reserved (CC BY)
At a glance
Will it survive here?
- Hardiness zones
- USDA 3–8
- Water needs
- low water
- Sun
- Best in full sun.
- Soil
- loam, sandy, well drained only
- Soil pH
- 6.5–8.0
- Hail tolerance
- high
- Wind tolerance
- high
- Salt tolerance
- moderate
- Firewise (defensible space)
- Zones 2–3 (keep it back from the house)
How big, what shape?
- Mature size
- 18–24 in tall and 12–18 in wide
- Planting spacing
- ~13–18 in apart
What it looks like, and when
- Bloom time
- late spring, early summer, mid summer
- Bloom color
- white, yellow
- Bloom length
- Long (several weeks)
- Foliage
- Deciduous
Who else benefits
- Pollinator value
- moderate
- Deer
- Generally deer-resistant
- Colorado native
- No
Things to know before you plant
- Spreads aggressivelyHeavy self-seeder + rhizomatous
Planting & establishment
Deep water every 1–2 weeks during establishment (first growing season), then water sparingly per Plant Select guidance.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Dalmatian Daisy good for the Colorado Front Range?
- Yes, Dalmatian Daisy is a well-suited perennial for Colorado's Front Range.
- What should I know before planting Dalmatian Daisy?
- The main things to know: Heavy self-seeder + rhizomatous
- How big does Dalmatian Daisy get?
- It matures to about 18–24 in tall and 12–18 in wide.
- How far apart do I plant Dalmatian Daisy?
- Space Dalmatian Daisy about 13 in apart for a faster, fuller bed, or up to 18 in apart for a looser planting.
- Is Dalmatian Daisy hardy on the Front Range?
- Dalmatian Daisy is hardy in USDA 3–8. The Colorado Front Range spans roughly USDA 4b–6a, so it is well within range.
- How much water does Dalmatian Daisy need?
- It needs low water once established.
- Is Dalmatian Daisy native to Colorado?
- No. It is not a Colorado native, but it grows well on the Front Range.
- Is Dalmatian Daisy deer-resistant?
- Dalmatian Daisy is generally considered deer-resistant, though no plant is deer-proof when browse pressure is high.
- Is Dalmatian Daisy a good firewise plant near the house?
- Dalmatian Daisy is suitable in defensible-space zones 2–3, best kept back from the house rather than in the area right against the structure. This is general suitability guidance based on CSU Extension firewise plant lists, not a guarantee that any plant won't burn, a well-irrigated, well-maintained plant is the goal. Follow CSU Extension defensible-space guidance and check with your local fire district before planting in the wildland-urban interface.
- How long does Dalmatian Daisy bloom?
- Dalmatian Daisy blooms for several weeks, a long-season performer on the Front Range. Bloom timing shifts a week or two with elevation and spring weather.
