Chrysanthemum x morifolium 'St. Tropez'

Common Name :Florist's daisy, hardy garden mum, big chrysanthemum Botanical name :Chrysanthemum x morifolium 'St. Tropez' Family : Asteraceae Order : Asterales

Kingdom - Plantae

Genus - Chrysanthemum

Species - morifolium

Origin / Native - Asia, Europe

Synonym - Chrysanthemum grandiflorum, Dendranthema morifolium, Chrysanthemum grandiflorum 'Bronze Elegance'

Height - Up to 36 inches tall

Spread - Up to 30 inches wide

Type - Perennial

Category - Herb, Subshrub

Flowers - Large, showy, fully double, aromatic, decorative, upside petals reddish brown color, downside petals golden yellow color, 7 inches wide blooms

Foliage - Grayish green, toothed, alternately arranged leaves, single stem

Flowering Colors - Red, pink, white, orange, purple, magenta, yellow, apricot, cream

Light requirement & Care - Full sun, part shade, moist, well drained soil, average water

Attracts - Bees

Good For - Garden plant, pots, borders, garden beds, vase, greenhouse, containers

Chrysanthemum morifolium foliage

Photographs: Sridher Camera: Nikon D40x Location : Lalbagh Flower Show 2014, Bangalore[Bengaluru], Karnataka, South India