Chrysanthemum arcticum subsp. polare

Chrysanthemum arcticum subsp. polare

Native to:
Canada | MB, NT, NU, ON, QC, YT | Russia | United States | AK

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Asteraceae
Genus:
Chrysanthemum
Species:
Chrysanthemum arcticum subsp. polare

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
30 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
jul,aug,sep
Bloom Colors:
white, pink
Ground Cover:
Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies
Deer Resistant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Seeds require light for germination. Cold stratification improves germination rates for arctic ecotypes.

Source: Claude claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929 Batch