Glebionis, Crown Daisy, Edible Chrysanthemum, Garland Chrysanthemum 'Primrose Gem'

Glebioniscoronaria

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Species
coronaria (kor-oh-NAR-ee-uh)
Synonym
Chrysanthemum coronarium
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Bronze
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

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

Barbourville, Kentucky

Pickerington, Ohio

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Gardener's Notes:

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Madison, WI (Zone 5a) | January 2009 | negative

I did not like this plant very much - the flowers were indeed a lovely pale yellow color, but the plant overall was very messy looking. I...Read More

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Seward, AK (Zone 3b) | September 2002 | positive

This chrysanthemum has lacy foliage and primrose yellow blooms with dark yellow centers. The soft yellow blooms of mix well with blue flowers.

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