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Chrysanthemums (/ k r ɪ ˈ s æ n θ ə m ə m z / kriss-AN-thə-məmz), sometimes called mums or chrysanths, [5] are flowering plants of the genus Chrysanthemum in the family Asteraceae. [4] They are native to East Asia and northeastern Europe. Most species originate from East Asia, and the center of diversity is in China. [6]
Chrysanthemums are either florist mums, which are best used as annuals, or garden mums, which can be grown as perennials. Want hardy garden mums for your perennial garden? How to Care for ...
Tanacetum coccineum C. coccineum, the Persian chrysanthemum, is a perennial plant native to Caucasus and looks somewhat like a daisy. It produces large white, pink or red flowers. The leaves resemble those of ferns, and the plant grows to between 30 and 60 cm (12 and 24 in) in height. The flowering period is June to July in temperate climates ...
The tongue flowers can have in the many varieties of colors of green, white, or yellow, pink to purple. There are varieties with simple flowers that look like daisies and varieties with double flowers, looking like pompoms more or less big. The plant starts to bloom when the length of the day is less than 14 hours.
Known as a symbol of longevity and wealth, chrysanthemums are a popular flower in many cultures, especially in Asia, for attracting good fortune. USDA Hardiness Zones: 5-9 Plant Size: 1-3 feet ...
It is called the Dalmatian chrysanthemum or Dalmatian pyrethrum, denoting its origin in that region of Europe (Dalmatia). It looks more like the common daisy than other pyrethrums do. Its flowers, typically white with yellow centers, grow from numerous fairly rigid stems. Plants have blue-green leaves and grow to 45 to 100 cm (18 to 39 in) in ...
A leafy herb, the garland chrysanthemum is an annual plant. It has yellow ray florets grouped in small flower heads and aromatic, bipinnately lobed leaves. Its seeds are ribbed and winged cypselae. [9] The vegetable grows very well in mild or slightly cold climates, but will go quickly into premature flowering in warm summer conditions.
In Chinese art, the Four Gentlemen or Four Noble Ones (Chinese: 四君子; pinyin: Sì Jūnzǐ), is a collective term referring to four plants: the plum blossom, the orchid, the bamboo, and the chrysanthemum. [1] [2] The term compares the four plants to Confucian junzi, or "gentlemen".