Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia, Northeastern Europe
Europe, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Garden mum, Tricolor chrysanthemum, Indian chrysanthemum, Corn marigold
Salix alba, Salix alba 'Vitellina'
Habitat
By seashore, Grassland, Thickets
River side, Riverbanks, sluggish streams and rivers, stream banks, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-9
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
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White, Yellow
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Yellow
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Fall, Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
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
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Budding, Grafting, 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
Do not water frequently, Needs very little water
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
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 dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis head rot, Caterpillars, Cutworms, Powdery mildew, Rhizoctonia stem rot, Slugs, Spider mites, Thripes
Aphids, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Asthma, Eczema, Hay fever, Inflammation to sinuses or hives, Skin rash
Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Chest pain, Diabetes, Headache, High blood pressure, Swelling
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Hypnotic, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Charcoal, Paper pulp
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Chrysanthemums
SALIX alba
Common Name
Chrysanths
White Willow
In Hindi
Chrysanthemums
White Willow
In German
Chrysanthemen
Oiite Oilloo
In French
Chrysanthèmes
Le saule blanc
In Spanish
Crisantemos
Le saule blanco
In Greek
χρυσάνθεμα
Λευκή ιτιά
In Portuguese
Crisântemos
O salgueiro branco
In Polish
Chryzantemy
wierzba biała
In Latin
Chrysanthemums
Populus alba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Malpighiales
Family
Asteraceae
Salicaceae
Genus
Chrysanthemum
Salix
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Chrysanthemum and White Willow
Season and care of Chrysanthemum and White Willow is important to know. While considering everything about Chrysanthemum and White Willow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chrysanthemum season is Fall and Summer and White Willow season is Fall and Summer. The type of soil for Chrysanthemum is Well drained and for White Willow is Loam while the PH of soil for Chrysanthemum is Neutral, Slightly Acidic and for White Willow is Acidic, Neutral.
Chrysanthemum and White Willow Physical Information
Chrysanthemum and White Willow physical information is very important for comparison. Chrysanthemum height is 2.50 cm and width 1.50 cm whereas White Willow height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Chrysanthemum and White Willow are as follows:
Chrysanthemum flower color: Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White and Yellow
Chrysanthemum leaf color: Dark Green
White Willow flower color: Yellow
- White Willow leaf color: Green
Care of Chrysanthemum and White Willow
Care of Chrysanthemum and White Willow 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 White Willow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Chrysanthemum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.