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Garden Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum × morifolium)
FlowerPerennialModerate

Garden Chrysanthemum

Chrysanthemum × morifolium

Family: Asteraceae

Garden Chrysanthemum grows in full sun and prefers rich, fertile, well-drained soil. Water needs: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture.

How to Grow Garden Chrysanthemum

Garden Chrysanthemum growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun, soil conditions listed as Rich, fertile, well-drained soil with a soil pH of 6.0-7.0, and Moderate; prefers consistent moisture water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 5-9. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Garden Chrysanthemum as 10-21 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow or lightly cover. Days to maturity are listed as 90-150 days to flowering.

Plant Overview

Garden Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum × morifolium) is listed in the Asteraceae family and categorized as a flower with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Moderate.

Plant ID
PLT-0255
Family
Asteraceae
Plant type
Flower
Life cycle
Perennial
Difficulty
Moderate

Growing Conditions

Garden Chrysanthemum is listed for full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate; prefers consistent moisture. The database soil reference is Rich, fertile, well-drained soil. The listed soil pH range is 6.0-7.0, and the listed hardiness range is 5-9.

Hardiness zones
5-9
Sunlight
Full sun
Soil
Rich, fertile, well-drained soil
Soil pH
6.0-7.0
Water needs
Moderate; prefers consistent moisture

Seed & Germination

For seed starting, the listed germination time is 10-21 days and the seed depth is Surface sow or lightly cover. The listed time to maturity is 90-150 days to flowering. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.

Germination
10-21 days
Seed depth
Surface sow or lightly cover

Harvest & Propagation

Days to maturity
90-150 days to flowering
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Growing Reference Note

Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.