Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia, Northeastern Europe
Hybrid origin
Types
Garden mum, Tricolor chrysanthemum, Indian chrysanthemum, Corn marigold
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
By seashore, Grassland, Thickets
along watercourse, gardens, Humid climates, Prairies, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
5-8
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
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White, Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Red, Burgundy, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Season
Fall, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Keep ground moist, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis head rot, Caterpillars, Cutworms, Powdery mildew, Rhizoctonia stem rot, Slugs, Spider mites, Thripes
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma, Eczema, Hay fever, Inflammation to sinuses or hives, Skin rash
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Chest pain, Diabetes, Headache, High blood pressure, Swelling
Back pain
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Feature Plant, Foundation, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Chrysanthemums
CORNUS 'Rutban'
Common Name
Chrysanths
Aurora Dogwood, Dogwood
In Hindi
Chrysanthemums
Dogwood
In German
Chrysanthemen
Hartriegel
In French
Chrysanthèmes
Cornouiller
In Spanish
Crisantemos
Madera del perro
In Greek
χρυσάνθεμα
κρανιά
In Portuguese
Crisântemos
cornizo
In Polish
Chryzantemy
Dereń
In Latin
Chrysanthemums
dogwood
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Family
Asteraceae
Cornaceae
Genus
Chrysanthemum
Cornus
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Anthemideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Chrysanthemum and Dogwood
Season and care of Chrysanthemum and Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Chrysanthemum and Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chrysanthemum season is Fall and Summer and Dogwood season is Fall and Summer. The type of soil for Chrysanthemum is Well drained and for Dogwood is Loam while the PH of soil for Chrysanthemum is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral.
Chrysanthemum and Dogwood Physical Information
Chrysanthemum and Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Chrysanthemum height is 2.50 cm and width 1.50 cm whereas Dogwood height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Chrysanthemum and Dogwood are as follows:
Chrysanthemum flower color: Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White and Yellow
Chrysanthemum leaf color: Dark Green
Dogwood flower color: White
- Dogwood leaf color: Green
Care of Chrysanthemum and Dogwood
Care of Chrysanthemum and Dogwood 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 Dogwood pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Chrysanthemum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
