Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India, China, Japan
Asia, Northeastern Europe
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Garden mum, Tricolor chrysanthemum, Indian chrysanthemum, Corn marigold
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
By seashore, Grassland, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 15, 16, 17
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
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown, Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Brown
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Brown
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Brown
Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall, Summer
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Not Available
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
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Botrytis head rot, Caterpillars, Cutworms, Powdery mildew, Rhizoctonia stem rot, Slugs, Spider mites, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
Semi-Evergreen
No
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Butterflies
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Asthma, Eczema, Hay fever, Inflammation to sinuses or hives, Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Not Available
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Chest pain, Diabetes, Headache, High blood pressure, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Employed in herbal medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Not Available
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Not Available
Botanical Name
DRYOPTERIS atrata
Chrysanthemums
Common Name
Shaggy Shield Fern
Chrysanths
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Chrysanthemums
In German
Hortensie
Chrysanthemen
In French
Hortensia
Chrysanthèmes
In Spanish
Hortensia
Crisantemos
In Greek
υδραγεία
χρυσάνθεμα
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Crisântemos
In Polish
Hortensja
Chryzantemy
In Latin
Hibiscus
Chrysanthemums
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Not Available
Asterales
Family
Dryopteridaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Not Available
Chrysanthemum
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Anthemideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Shaggy Shield Fern and Chrysanthemum
Wondering what are the properties of Shaggy Shield Fern and Chrysanthemum? We provide you with everything About Shaggy Shield Fern and Chrysanthemum. Shaggy Shield Fern doesn't have thorns and Chrysanthemum doesn't have thorns. Also Shaggy Shield Fern does not have fragrant flowers. Shaggy Shield Fern has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Chrysanthemum has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. 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 Shaggy Shield Fern and Chrysanthemum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Shaggy Shield Fern and Chrysanthemum
Season and care of Shaggy Shield Fern and Chrysanthemum is important to know. While considering everything about Shaggy Shield Fern and Chrysanthemum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shaggy Shield Fern season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Chrysanthemum season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Shaggy Shield Fern is Loam and for Chrysanthemum is Well drained while the PH of soil for Shaggy Shield Fern is Acidic, Neutral and for Chrysanthemum is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Shaggy Shield Fern and Chrysanthemum Physical Information
Shaggy Shield Fern and Chrysanthemum physical information is very important for comparison. Shaggy Shield Fern height is 6.56 cm and width 10.50 cm whereas Chrysanthemum height is 2.50 cm and width 1.50 cm. The color specification of Shaggy Shield Fern and Chrysanthemum are as follows:
Shaggy Shield Fern flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
Shaggy Shield Fern leaf color: Light Green and Brown
Chrysanthemum flower color: Burgandy, Green, Lavender, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Salmon, White and Yellow
- Chrysanthemum leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Shaggy Shield Fern and Chrysanthemum
Care of Shaggy Shield Fern and Chrysanthemum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shaggy Shield Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches 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 Shaggy Shield Fern needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chrysanthemum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.