Toxic weed
Although only mildly toxic to humans and animals when consumed, with some varieties being safely edible, the mums 'Payton Dale' is known for the severe contact dermatitis it can cause when exposed to human skin for extended lengths of time.
How to Control it
Although mums 'Payton Dale' produces seeds after flowering, these will rarely germinate in cold climates. In warmer regions, remove the flower head after blooms have died back. While a mums 'Payton Dale' grows in size each year, this can be controlled by regular pruning, or by growing the plant in a container. You can also divide the plant every couple of years to keep it in check. The mums 'Payton Dale' root ball is easy to dig up if you want to remove the plant from your garden. Although a chemical herbicide can be used too, this isn't usually necessary.