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Asteraceae
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum
Longevity, joy, nobility (Japan); death (much of Europe).
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Genus
- Chrysanthemum
- Native to
- East Asia, Northeastern Europe
- Bloom season
- Fall
- Type
- herbaceous perennial
- Height
- 30–90 cm
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Well-drained, rich
- Water
- Regular
- Hardiness
- 5–9
- Lifespan
- Perennial
Did you know
- Chrysanthemums have been cultivated in China since the 15th century BCE.
- The chrysanthemum is the imperial seal of Japan — the Japanese throne is called the Chrysanthemum Throne.
- NASA's Clean Air Study found chrysanthemums effective at removing ammonia, benzene, and formaldehyde from indoor air.
- In many European countries, chrysanthemums are associated with death and used only at funerals.
- Chrysanthemum tea is a popular Chinese beverage believed to cool the body and clear the mind.