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Chrysanthemum

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Family

Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Chrysanthemum (kris-AN-the-mum)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Herbaceous

This plant is resistant to deer

Shiny/Glossy

Height

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Red

Bright Yellow

Chartreuse (yellow-green)

Bloom Time

Late Summer/Early Fall

Mid Fall

Late Fall/Early Winter

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Kell

San Leandro, CA (Zone 9b) | November 2007 | neutral

This is the daisy form with a red flower, with lots of yellow and a green center.

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