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 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 to 8. The Colorado Front Range spans roughly USDA 4b to 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.

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.

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Dalmatian Daisy

Tanacetum cinerariifolium

Compiled by Nicholas Julia · Reviewed against CSU Extension & Plant Select® · Updated 2026-10-30

Dalmatian Daisy (Tanacetum cinerariifolium) is a perennial suited to the Colorado Front Range. It matures to about 18 to 24 in tall and 12 to 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 to 24 in tall and 12 to 18 in wideXeric / water-wise

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 to 8
Water needs: low water
Sun: Best in full sun.
Soil: loam, sandy, well drained only
Soil pH: 6.5 to 8.0
Hail tolerance: high
Wind tolerance: high
Salt tolerance: moderate

How big, what shape?

Mature size: 18 to 24 in tall and 12 to 18 in wide
Planting spacing: ~13 to 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: Not rated
Colorado native: No

Also worth knowing

Fire rating: Not rated

Things to know before you plant

Spreads aggressivelyHeavy self-seeder + rhizomatous

Planting & establishment

Deep water every 1 to 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 to 24 in tall and 12 to 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 to 8. The Colorado Front Range spans roughly USDA 4b to 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.
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.