Chrysanthemum

Chrysanthemum japonicum

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Chrysanthemum (kris-AN-the-mum)
Species
japonicum (juh-PON-ih-kum)
Synonym
Artemisia japonica
Artemisia mandschurica
Artemisia subintegra
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Shiny/Glossy
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
Danger
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Gold (yellow-orange)
Pale Yellow
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Vegetables
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

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(Zone 8b) | March 2005 | positive

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