Chrysanthemum
Family: Asteraceae
Chrysanthemums are incredibly popular ornamental plants. Native to Eurasia, they have probably been in cultivation for thousands of years. Today there is a great diversity of cultivars, with a wide range of flower colors and forms. Most often grown as annuals in cold climates, they are known for their ability to remain in flower late into the autumn.
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Tags:
annual, border, flower, ornamental, perennial, sun
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Cultivation: Medium-sized perennial for USDA hardiness zones 5 to 9. Grows best in full sun with moderate moisture. May be grown as an annual in zones 3 to 9.
Size: Reaches 1' to 3' (30 cm to 90 cm) tall with a spread of 1' to 2' (30 cm to 60 cm).
Flowering: Blooms from late summer through late fall.
Propagation: division.
Size: Reaches 1' to 3' (30 cm to 90 cm) tall with a spread of 1' to 2' (30 cm to 60 cm).
Flowering: Blooms from late summer through late fall.
Propagation: division.