Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Shrubs
  
Perennial
  
Origin
Asia, Northeastern Europe
  
Hybrid origin
  
Types
Garden mum, Tricolor chrysanthemum, Indian chrysanthemum, Corn marigold
  
Astilbe biternata, Astilbe chinensis, Astilbe thunbergii
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
By seashore, Grassland, Thickets
  
Mountain tops, Woodlands
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
  
4-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-2
  
9*2
  
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White, Yellow
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Multi-Color
  
Fruit Color
Brown, Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
  
Green, Yellow green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate
  
Cone shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Fall, Summer
  
Spring, Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Well drained
  
Clay, Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer
  
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Divison, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
  
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Average Water
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Well drained
  
Clay, Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in summer, Prune to control growth, Remove shoots
  
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
fertilize in spring, organic fertlizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis head rot, Caterpillars, Cutworms, Powdery mildew, Rhizoctonia stem rot, Slugs, Spider mites, Thripes
  
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root knot nematode, Scorch, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Not Available
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Butterflies
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Asthma, Eczema, Hay fever, Inflammation to sinuses or hives, Skin rash
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
  
Borders, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
No Beauty Benefits
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Prevent weeds
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Chest pain, Diabetes, Headache, High blood pressure, Swelling
  
No Medicinal Use
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
  
Flowers
  
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Not Available
  
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
  
Botanical Name
Chrysanthemums
  
ASTILBE 'Bridal Veil' ('('Brautschleier')')
  
Common Name
Chrysanths
  
Astilbe, Bridal Veil Astilbe
  
In Hindi
Chrysanthemums
  
Astilbe
  
In German
Chrysanthemen
  
Prachtspieren
  
In French
Chrysanthèmes
  
Astilbe
  
In Spanish
Crisantemos
  
Astilbe
  
In Greek
χρυσάνθεμα
  
astilbe
  
In Portuguese
Crisântemos
  
astilbe
  
In Polish
Chryzantemy
  
astilbe
  
In Latin
Chrysanthemums
  
Artemisia
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Asterales
  
Rosales
  
Family
Asteraceae
  
Saxifragaceae
  
Genus
Chrysanthemum
  
Astilbe
  
Clade
Not Available
  
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Anthemideae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Chrysanthemum and Astilbe
Season and care of Chrysanthemum and Astilbe is important to know. While considering everything about Chrysanthemum and Astilbe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chrysanthemum season is Fall and Summer and Astilbe season is Fall and Summer. The type of soil for Chrysanthemum is Well drained and for Astilbe is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Chrysanthemum is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Astilbe is Acidic, Neutral.
Chrysanthemum and Astilbe Physical Information
Chrysanthemum and Astilbe physical information is very important for comparison. Chrysanthemum height is 2.50 cm and width 1.50 cm whereas Astilbe height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Chrysanthemum and Astilbe are as follows:
Chrysanthemum flower color: Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White and Yellow
Chrysanthemum leaf color: Dark Green
Astilbe flower color: White
- Astilbe leaf color: Green
Care of Chrysanthemum and Astilbe
Care of Chrysanthemum and Astilbe include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chrysanthemum pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in summer, Prune to control growth and Remove shoots and Astilbe pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead flowers. In summer Chrysanthemum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Astilbe needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.