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Fennel-leaf Pyrethrum Plant Care
Pyrethrum foeniculaceum Willd.
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Argyranthemum foeniculaceum, called the Canary Island marguerite, is native to the Canary Islands, (part of Spain). It is widely cultivated as an ornamental and naturalized in California and Australia.
Full sun to partial shade
At a glance
How do you care for Fennel-leaf Pyrethrum?
Fennel-leaf Pyrethrum grows best in full sun to partial shade.
Where Is the Fennel-leaf Pyrethrum Native To?
What Is the Fennel-leaf Pyrethrum?
Fennel-leaf Pyrethrum (Pyrethrum foeniculaceum) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Pyrethrum genus. Fennel-leaf Pyrethrum is native to the Canary Islands. Fennel-leaf Pyrethrum is also known as Chrysanthemum foeniculaceum, Matricaria feniculacea, Pyrethrum foeniculaceum.
Fennel-leaf Pyrethrum displays a low rosette, spreading growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Fennel-leaf Pyrethrum produces daisy-like flowers in white, pink, or purple.
What Light Does the Fennel-leaf Pyrethrum Need?
Fennel-leaf Pyrethrum thrives in full sun to partial shade.
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Fennel-leaf Pyrethrum?
Well-draining sandy loam with added organic matter. Good drainage is essential for Fennel-leaf Pyrethrum to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Fennel-leaf Pyrethrum?
Repot every 2-3 years in early spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Fennel-leaf Pyrethrum?
Fennel-leaf Pyrethrum can be propagated through seeds, division of clumps.
Is the Fennel-leaf Pyrethrum Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Fennel-leaf Pyrethrum, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Fennel-leaf Pyrethrum?
Fennel-leaf Pyrethrum is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, thrips. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
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Fennel-leaf Pyrethrum is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Pyrethrum genus (family Asteraceae) — search all Pyrethrum species in the plant lookup.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Pyrethrum foeniculaceum Willd., family Asteraceae (first published in Enum. Pl. 2: 903 (1809)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Fennel-leaf Pyrethrum, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Photo: M.S. del., J.N.Fitch lith., Public domain, Wikimedia Commons — original.
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