Chrysanthemum
Common Name: Chrysanthemum
Species Name: Dendranthema x grandiflorum
Family Name: Asteraceae
Examples of ChrysanthemumDendranthema x grandiflorum
| Plant Facts | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Garden |
| Sun Preference | Full Sun |
| Susceptibility | Aphids, spider mites and white flies |
ID Characteristics
- Leaf and Stem Characteristics
- Plant Height: 3-foot diameter, 4-foot height
- Leaves: Gray-green, hairly, pinnately lobed
| Habitat/Ecology | |
|---|---|
| Soil Preference | Moist, well-drained, neutral to acidic pH |
| USDA Cold Hardiness Zone | 4 |
| Notes | Traditionally sold as a potted plant in the fall; cold hardy perennial species sold as “Hardy Mums” |
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