
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.
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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.




