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Garden Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum × morifolium
Garden Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum × morifolium), a perennial of the Asteraceae family and one of the world's most important cut-flower and potted-plant crops.
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- Asteraceae
- Plant type
- Perennial
- Bloom color
- White, yellow, pink, red, purple, bronze
- Bloom season
- Autumn (short-day plant)
- Mature height
- 30-90 cm cm
- Sun requirements
- Full sun
- Fragrance
- Mild, herbal-earthy scent
- Native region
- East Asia (China)
Growing
Growing Conditions
- Water requirements
- Regular, consistent moisture; avoid wet foliage.
- Climate requirements
- Temperate; day-length-sensitive flowering.
- Soil types
- Fertile, well-drained soil rich in organic matter.
- Propagation method
- Cuttings, division
Ecology
Pollinators & Toxicity
- Pollinator value
- A useful late-season nectar source for bees in temperate gardens.
- Toxicity
- Toxic to cats and dogs if ingested.
Use
Uses & Economic Importance
- Uses
- Cut flowers, potted flowering plants, bedding; dried flowers used in tea in parts of East Asia
- Economic importance
- One of the top four cut flowers traded globally alongside roses, carnations, and tulips.
Trade