Dendranthema indicum

Chrysanthemum indicum

Native to:
China, India, Japan, Korea, Laos, Nepal, Taiwan, Vietnam

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Asteraceae
Genus:
Chrysanthemum
Species:
Chrysanthemum indicum
USDA Symbol:
DEIN61

Growth Characteristics

Height:
100 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
sep,oct,nov
Bloom Colors:
yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
bees, butterflies
Deer Resistant:
Yes
Fragrant:
Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rich, well-drained loamy soil
pH:
6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
prefers fertile soils with good organic content

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
10–21 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate readily at 65-70°F with light; surface sow and keep moist.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI