Corn Marigold, Corn Chrysanthemum 'Eastern Star'

Chrysanthemumsegetum

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Chrysanthemum (kris-AN-the-mum)
Species
segetum (seg-EE-tum)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Brown/Bronze
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Barbourville, Kentucky

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Anchorage, AK | February 2013 | positive

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