Chrysanthemum lavandulifolium is a perennial daisy-family plant from East Asia, known for its small yellow flower heads that bloom in autumn. It grows best in full sun in moist, clay-rich soil and tolerates heat and dry spells well.
Family
Asteraceae (Daisy family)
Grows as
Perennial
Light
Full sun
Water
Water regularly while establishing, then allow the top of the soil to dry between waterings.
Soil
Moist, clay-rich, well-drained garden soil.
Temperature
Hardy in temperate climates; tolerates heat well. Cold limit not stated in sources.
How easy
Easy
Safety
Toxic to cats and dogs (ASPCA).
Native range
China to Japan (Honshu, Kyushu)
Climate
temperate
About
Chrysanthemum lavandulifolium is a flowering plant within the family Asteraceae and the genus Chrysanthemum. It is a perennial flowering plant that is often noted because of its yellow flowers. It has 18 chromosomes at the diploid stage.
Where it grows
C. lavandulifolium naturally occurs or is native to regions of eastern Asia such as Korea, Japan, and China. In China, it is found in the provinces of Gansu, Sichuan, and Yunnan. In Japan, it is found primarily in Honshu and Kyushu. In Korea, it is found in Gyeongsangbuk, Gangwon, and Chungcheongbuk. Chrysanthemums may have been introduced to Japan by the Chinese in the eighth century AD.
Uses
In Korean traditional medicine, C. lavandulifolium has been used to treat vertigo, a type of dizziness. In addition, its flowers have been used as an antipyretic.
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Life form, climate and native range: World Checklist of Vascular Plants, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (CC BY 3.0), reformatted; see Plants of the World Online.