Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia, Northeastern Europe
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Garden mum, Tricolor chrysanthemum, Indian chrysanthemum, Corn marigold
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
By seashore, Grassland, Thickets
Open areas, stream banks, Wet Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-8
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White, Yellow
Blue, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Fall, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Deer resistant, Shade areas, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs Very high moisture, Requires consistently moist soil
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10, Balanced liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis head rot, Caterpillars, Cutworms, Powdery mildew, Rhizoctonia stem rot, Slugs, Spider mites, Thripes
Head smut, Rust, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Deer resistant, Shade areas, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, Eczema, Hay fever, Inflammation to sinuses or hives, Skin rash
Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Chest pain, Diabetes, Headache, High blood pressure, Swelling
Diarrhea, Dysentry, Healing, Stomach pain, Syphilis
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Chrysanthemums
LOBELIA siphilitica
Common Name
Chrysanths
Great blue lobelia, great lobelia
In Hindi
Chrysanthemums
महान ब्लू लोबेलिआ
In German
Chrysanthemen
Great Blue Lobelia
In French
Chrysanthèmes
Great Lobelia bleu
In Spanish
Crisantemos
Gran Lobelia azul
In Greek
χρυσάνθεμα
Μεγάλη Μπλε Lobelia
In Portuguese
Crisântemos
Grande Lobelia azul
In Polish
Chryzantemy
Great Blue Lobelia
In Latin
Chrysanthemums
Blue Lobelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Campanulales
Family
Asteraceae
Lobeliaceae
Genus
Chrysanthemum
Lobelia
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Anthemideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Lobelioideae
Season and Care of Chrysanthemum and Great Blue Lobelia
Season and care of Chrysanthemum and Great Blue Lobelia is important to know. While considering everything about Chrysanthemum and Great Blue Lobelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chrysanthemum season is Fall and Summer and Great Blue Lobelia season is Fall and Summer. The type of soil for Chrysanthemum is Well drained and for Great Blue Lobelia is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Chrysanthemum is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Great Blue Lobelia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chrysanthemum and Great Blue Lobelia Physical Information
Chrysanthemum and Great Blue Lobelia physical information is very important for comparison. Chrysanthemum height is 2.50 cm and width 1.50 cm whereas Great Blue Lobelia height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Chrysanthemum and Great Blue Lobelia are as follows:
Chrysanthemum flower color: Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White and Yellow
Chrysanthemum leaf color: Dark Green
Great Blue Lobelia flower color: Blue, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Great Blue Lobelia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Chrysanthemum and Great Blue Lobelia
Care of Chrysanthemum and Great Blue Lobelia 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 Great Blue Lobelia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Chrysanthemum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Great Blue Lobelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.