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Asteraceae
Florist Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum × morifolium
Longevity and joy.
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Genus
- Chrysanthemum
- Native to
- China, East Asia
- Bloom season
- Fall
- Type
- Perennial
- Height
- 30-90 cm
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Well-drained, fertile
- Water
- Moderate
- Hardiness
- 5-9
- Lifespan
- Perennial
Did you know
- Chrysanthemums have been cultivated in China for over 2,500 years.
- In Japan, the chrysanthemum is the symbol of the Emperor and the Imperial Family.
- There are over 20,000 registered chrysanthemum cultivars worldwide.
- Chrysanthemum tea is a popular beverage in East Asia believed to have health benefits.
- The flower appears on the Japanese passport and the supreme order of merit.
Color meanings
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Longevity
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Joy
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Loyalty
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Devotion