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Argyranthemum frutescens

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Botanical fact sheet

Argyranthemum frutescens (L.) Sch.Bip.

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Argyranthemum frutescens
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Taxonomy
Family: Asteraceae · Genus: Argyranthemum46
Native distribution
North America, Canary Is., Manizales, Libya, Czech Republic, Portugal, Brazil, Coquimbo Region |Metropolitana Regionuncertain8
Flowering period
Mostly April–May, September–November in the Southern Hemisphere (based on 193 iNaturalist observations annotated as flowering, wild and cultivated plants; indoors it can differ).5
Synonyms
4 synonyms
  • Argyranthemum frutescens frutescens
  • Chrysanthemum foliosum Brouss. ex DC., 1838
  • Chrysanthemum frutescens frutescens
  • Pyrethrum frutescens (L.) Gaertn., 1791
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Sources (9)
  1. Wikimedia Commons – Flower April 2011-3.jpg · CC BY-SA 3.0
  2. Wikipedia (de) – Strauchmargerite · CC BY-SA 4.0
  3. Wikipedia (en) – Argyranthemum frutescens · CC BY-SA 4.0
  4. World Flora Online – Argyranthemum frutescens · Scientific name
  5. iNaturalist – flowering observations (193) · Flowering period
  6. GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Argyranthemum frutescens · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
  7. GBIF – synonyms · Synonyms · CC BY 4.0
  8. GBIF – distributions (Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS); The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP); Plantas de ocho Biodiverc) · Native distribution · CC BY 4.0
  9. Wikidata – Q2062517 · CC0
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Care guidelines

How it thrives

Partly general data for the genus Argyranthemum
Watermedium
Lightfull sun
Humiditylowgeneral genus data
Min. temperature0 °C
Cold winter dormancy · general genus dataDifficulty: ●●○○○ · general genus data⚠ May be toxic to pets / people · general genus data

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Argyranthemum tip: Deadhead regularly for continuous flowers; overwinter it bright and cool.

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At a glance

Argyranthemum frutescens – what to know

Argyranthemum frutescens – family: Asteraceae, genus: Argyranthemum. Native range: North America, Canary Is., Manizales, Libya, Czech Republic, Portugal, Brazil, Coquimbo Region |Metropolitana Region. Care guidelines: light: full sun; water: medium; min. 0 °C. For cats: mildly toxic; for dogs: mildly toxic. Keep it out of reach and call a vet straight away if you suspect poisoning.

Frequently asked questions

How often should I water Argyranthemum frutescens?

Moderately: water when the top 2–3 cm of soil is dry, and never let it sit in standing water.

How much light does Argyranthemum frutescens need?

It needs plenty of direct sun – the sunniest window, or outdoors in summer, suits it best.

How cold can Argyranthemum frutescens get?

It tolerates brief, light frost (down to about 0 °C) but needs winter protection.

Is Argyranthemum frutescens toxic to cats and dogs?

For cats: mildly toxic; for dogs: mildly toxic. Keep it out of reach and call a vet straight away if you suspect poisoning.

When does Argyranthemum frutescens flower?

According to the general guideline for the genus Argyranthemum: Typical flowering time: May, June, July, August, September, October.

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Data sources: Wikimedia Commons – Flower April 2011-3.jpg (CC BY-SA 3.0) · Wikipedia – Strauchmargerite (CC BY-SA 4.0) · GBIF.org – Argyranthemum frutescens (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q2062517 (CC0) · Care data is for guidance only.

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