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Chrysanthemumx grandiflorum

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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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Species

x grandiflorum (gran-dih-FLOR-um)

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Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Evergreen

Herbaceous

Height

18-24 in. (45-60 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 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °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)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Pale Pink

Bloom Time

Late Summer/Early Fall

Mid Fall

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VeganGurl20

Tulsa, OK | November 2003 | positive

This plant is very hardy, attractive, and just blooms non-stop all fall. Easy to raise, and very enjoyable. I would definately recommend this plant.

Baa

| January 2003 | neutral

A superb, autumn blooming Chrysanthemum from (not surprisingly) the Far East.

Has double pink flowers in profusion on a st...Read More

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