Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia, Northeastern Europe
Southern Asia
Types
Garden mum, Tricolor chrysanthemum, Indian chrysanthemum, Corn marigold
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
By seashore, Grassland, Thickets
Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
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
A1, A2, A3, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White, Yellow
Blue, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Not Available
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Oval with toothed margin
Plant Season
Fall, Summer
Summer
Sunlight
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer
Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Cold climate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Not Available
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, 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
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
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
In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Balanced liquid fertilizer monthly
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis head rot, Caterpillars, Cutworms, Powdery mildew, Rhizoctonia stem rot, Slugs, Spider mites, Thripes
Downy mildew, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Eczema, Hay fever, Inflammation to sinuses or hives, Skin rash
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Chest pain, Diabetes, Headache, High blood pressure, Swelling
Analgesic, Mild sedative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Employed in herbal medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Chrysanthemums
MECONOPSIS betonicifolia
Common Name
Chrysanths
Himalayan Blue Poppy
In Hindi
Chrysanthemums
हिमालय ब्लू पोस्ता
In German
Chrysanthemen
Himalaya Blue Poppy
In French
Chrysanthèmes
Himalaya pavot bleu
In Spanish
Crisantemos
Amapola azul del Himalaya
In Greek
χρυσάνθεμα
Himalayan μπλε παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
Crisântemos
Himalayan Blue Poppy
In Polish
Chryzantemy
Himalayan niebieski mak
In Latin
Chrysanthemums
Blue Himalayan Poppy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Ranunculales
Family
Asteraceae
Papaveraceae
Genus
Chrysanthemum
Meconopsis
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Anthemideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Chrysanthemum and Himalayan Blue Poppy
Wondering what are the properties of Chrysanthemum and Himalayan Blue Poppy? We provide you with everything About Chrysanthemum and Himalayan Blue Poppy. Chrysanthemum doesn't have thorns and Himalayan Blue Poppy doesn't have thorns. Also Chrysanthemum does not have fragrant flowers. Chrysanthemum has allergic reactions like Asthma, Eczema, Hay fever, Inflammation to sinuses or hives and Skin rash and Himalayan Blue Poppy has allergic reactions like Asthma, Eczema, Hay fever, Inflammation to sinuses or hives and Skin rash. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Chrysanthemum and Himalayan Blue Poppy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chrysanthemum and Himalayan Blue Poppy
Season and care of Chrysanthemum and Himalayan Blue Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Chrysanthemum and Himalayan Blue Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chrysanthemum season is Fall and Summer and Himalayan Blue Poppy season is Fall and Summer. The type of soil for Chrysanthemum is Well drained and for Himalayan Blue Poppy is Loam while the PH of soil for Chrysanthemum is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Himalayan Blue Poppy is Acidic, Neutral.
Chrysanthemum and Himalayan Blue Poppy Physical Information
Chrysanthemum and Himalayan Blue Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Chrysanthemum height is 2.50 cm and width 1.50 cm whereas Himalayan Blue Poppy height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Chrysanthemum and Himalayan Blue Poppy are as follows:
Chrysanthemum flower color: Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White and Yellow
Chrysanthemum leaf color: Dark Green
Himalayan Blue Poppy flower color: Blue and Rose
- Himalayan Blue Poppy leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Chrysanthemum and Himalayan Blue Poppy
Care of Chrysanthemum and Himalayan Blue Poppy 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 Himalayan Blue Poppy pruning is done In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Chrysanthemum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Himalayan Blue Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.