Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrubs
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
Asia, Northeastern Europe
Africa, Kenya, South Africa
Types
Garden mum, Tricolor chrysanthemum, Indian chrysanthemum, Corn marigold
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
By seashore, Grassland, Thickets
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Tropical regions, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-10
AHS Heat Zone
9-2
Not Available
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White, Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Plant Season
Fall, Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
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, Needs a lot of moisture in the growing season, Stop watering completely once the plant becomes dormant
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Shade, Indirect sunlight, Partial shade, Partial Sun
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 away fading foliage, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
20-20-20 amount, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Potash
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
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies, Not Available
Allergy
Asthma, Eczema, Hay fever, Inflammation to sinuses or hives, Skin rash
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Chest pain, Diabetes, Headache, High blood pressure, Swelling
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bulbs, Flowers
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Feature Plant, Flower borders, Screening
Botanical Name
Chrysanthemums
Freesia refracta
Common Name
Chrysanths
Freesia
In Hindi
Chrysanthemums
Freesia
In German
Chrysanthemen
Freesie
In French
Chrysanthèmes
Freesia
In Spanish
Crisantemos
fresia
In Greek
χρυσάνθεμα
freesia
In Portuguese
Crisântemos
freesia
In Polish
Chryzantemy
frezja
In Latin
Chrysanthemums
Freesia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Asparagales
Family
Asteraceae
Iridaceae
Genus
Chrysanthemum
Freesia
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Anthemideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Ixioideae
Season and Care of Chrysanthemum and Freesia
Season and care of Chrysanthemum and Freesia is important to know. While considering everything about Chrysanthemum and Freesia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chrysanthemum season is Fall and Summer and Freesia season is Fall and Summer. The type of soil for Chrysanthemum is Well drained and for Freesia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chrysanthemum is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Freesia is Slightly Acidic.
Chrysanthemum and Freesia Physical Information
Chrysanthemum and Freesia physical information is very important for comparison. Chrysanthemum height is 2.50 cm and width 1.50 cm whereas Freesia height is 50.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Chrysanthemum and Freesia are as follows:
Chrysanthemum flower color: Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White and Yellow
Chrysanthemum leaf color: Dark Green
Freesia flower color: Yellow
- Freesia leaf color: Green
Care of Chrysanthemum and Freesia
Care of Chrysanthemum and Freesia 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 Freesia pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Chrysanthemum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Freesia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.