Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Shrubs
Origin
China
Asia, Northeastern Europe
Types
Mahonia bealei, Mahonia japonica, Mahonia shenii
Garden mum, Tricolor chrysanthemum, Indian chrysanthemum, Corn marigold
Habitat
Dry areas, Open areas
By seashore, Grassland, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-2
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
Brown, Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
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
Fertilizers
Mulch, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Galls, Insects, Leaf spot, Rust, Scale, Whiteflies
Aphids, Botrytis head rot, Caterpillars, Cutworms, Powdery mildew, Rhizoctonia stem rot, Slugs, Spider mites, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies
Allergy
Heartburn, Itchiness, Skin irritation
Asthma, Eczema, Hay fever, Inflammation to sinuses or hives, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Eye Problems, Intestinal irritations
Chest pain, Diabetes, Headache, High blood pressure, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Not Available
Botanical Name
MAHONIA fortunei
Chrysanthemums
Common Name
Mahonia
Chrysanths
In Hindi
Mahonia
Chrysanthemums
In German
Mahonia
Chrysanthemen
In French
Mahonia
Chrysanthèmes
In Spanish
Mahonia
Crisantemos
In Greek
Mahonia
χρυσάνθεμα
In Portuguese
mahonia
Crisântemos
In Polish
Mahonia
Chryzantemy
In Latin
Mahonia
Chrysanthemums
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Asterales
Family
Berberidaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Mahonia
Chrysanthemum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Anthemideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Mahonia and Chrysanthemum
Season and care of Mahonia and Chrysanthemum is important to know. While considering everything about Mahonia and Chrysanthemum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mahonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chrysanthemum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mahonia is Clay, Loam and for Chrysanthemum is Well drained while the PH of soil for Mahonia is Acidic, Neutral and for Chrysanthemum is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Mahonia and Chrysanthemum Physical Information
Mahonia and Chrysanthemum physical information is very important for comparison. Mahonia height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Chrysanthemum height is 2.50 cm and width 1.50 cm. The color specification of Mahonia and Chrysanthemum are as follows:
Mahonia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Mahonia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Chrysanthemum flower color: Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White and Yellow
- Chrysanthemum leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Mahonia and Chrysanthemum
Care of Mahonia and Chrysanthemum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mahonia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and 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. In summer Mahonia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chrysanthemum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.