Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia, Northeastern Europe
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Western Africa
Types
Garden mum, Tricolor chrysanthemum, Indian chrysanthemum, Corn marigold
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
By seashore, Grassland, Thickets
Grassland, Tropical regions
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
A1, A2, A3, 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
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White, Yellow
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Plant Season
Fall, Summer
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
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
Average Water Needs
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
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
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis head rot, Caterpillars, Cutworms, Powdery mildew, Rhizoctonia stem rot, Slugs, Spider mites, Thripes
Bacterial Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Caterpillar, Insects, Moths
Allergy
Asthma, Eczema, Hay fever, Inflammation to sinuses or hives, Skin rash
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Chest pain, Diabetes, Headache, High blood pressure, Swelling
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
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
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
Chrysanthemums
LOLIUM perenne ssp. multiflorum
Common Name
Chrysanths
Italian Ryegrass
In Hindi
Chrysanthemums
इतालवी ryegrass
In German
Chrysanthemen
italienisches Raigras
In French
Chrysanthèmes
Ray-grass italien
In Spanish
Crisantemos
raigrás italiano
In Greek
χρυσάνθεμα
Ιταλικά ήρα
In Portuguese
Crisântemos
azevém
In Polish
Chryzantemy
życica wielokwiatowa
In Latin
Chrysanthemums
Italian ryegrass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Poaceae
Genus
Chrysanthemum
Lolium
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Commelinids
Tribe
Anthemideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Pooideae
Properties of Chrysanthemum and Italian Ryegrass
Wondering what are the properties of Chrysanthemum and Italian Ryegrass? We provide you with everything About Chrysanthemum and Italian Ryegrass. Chrysanthemum doesn't have thorns and Italian Ryegrass 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 Italian Ryegrass 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 Italian Ryegrass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Chrysanthemum and Italian Ryegrass
Season and care of Chrysanthemum and Italian Ryegrass is important to know. While considering everything about Chrysanthemum and Italian Ryegrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chrysanthemum season is Fall and Summer and Italian Ryegrass season is Fall and Summer. The type of soil for Chrysanthemum is Well drained and for Italian Ryegrass is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Chrysanthemum is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for Italian Ryegrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chrysanthemum and Italian Ryegrass Physical Information
Chrysanthemum and Italian Ryegrass physical information is very important for comparison. Chrysanthemum height is 2.50 cm and width 1.50 cm whereas Italian Ryegrass height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Chrysanthemum and Italian Ryegrass are as follows:
Chrysanthemum flower color: Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White and Yellow
Chrysanthemum leaf color: Dark Green
Italian Ryegrass flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Italian Ryegrass leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Chrysanthemum and Italian Ryegrass
Care of Chrysanthemum and Italian Ryegrass 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 Italian Ryegrass pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Chrysanthemum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Italian Ryegrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.