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Chrysanthemum.
Chrysanthemum
Pronounced kris-AN-the-mum
Also known as chrysanthemum, chrysanthemums, crown daisies, daisy, mums
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Chrysanthemums are classic garden favorites that bring a burst of color to the landscape in autumn. These plants are beloved for their daisy like blooms and ability to thrive as the days grow shorter. They make wonderful additions to borders or containers.
At a glance
- Care level
- Moderate
- Plant type
- Perennial
- Light
- Full sun
- Indoor light
- Direct sun
- Water
- Every 2 to 4 days
- Mature size
- 3 feet
- Growth rate
- Medium
Care
Keep the soil consistently moist but never soggy to prevent root rot. Watch for wilting leaves as a sign the plant needs a drink, and pinch back the stems in early summer to encourage a bushier shape.
- Watering
- Check the top inch of soil and water when it feels dry to the touch.
- Feeding
- Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer during the active growing season.
- Pruning
- Pinch back stems in spring and early summer to promote fuller growth.
- Repotting
- Repot when the roots have filled the current container or become root bound.
- Soil
- Well draining, fertile soil
- Soil pH
- 6.0 to 7.0
Safety
- Pets
- These plants are toxic to cats and dogs if ingested.
How to identify it
- Daisy like flower heads
- Deeply lobed aromatic leaves
- Sturdy upright stems
- Available in many vibrant colors
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Science
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Genus
- Chrysanthemum
- Order
- Asterales
- Class
- Magnoliopsida
Taxonomy resolved against GBIF.
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