Garland Chrysanthemum
Glebionis coronarium
Also known as
Edible Chrysanthemum, Crown Daisy 'Shungiku', Chopsuey Greens, Japanese Greens, Aster (Afr.)
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Full Sun
Easy care
Light watering
Half-hardy
10a
USDA zone
-1°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
60cm | Max | 50cm |
20cm | Min | 30cm |
Flowering
spring
summer
autumn
winter
This plant has a mild fragrance
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Garland Chrysanthemum Overview
A strongly aromatic, edible, annual herb that are easy to grow. The daisy-like flowers grow en masse which forms a vigorous and lush bush. To have a constant supply of delicious and nutritious mini-sized greens at home, consider growing this interesting 'daisy'. This plant used to be classified as a Chrysanthemum, recent analysis has placed it in the genus Glebionis.
Common problems with Garland Chrysanthemum
Garland Chrysanthemum has no known pests.
How to harvest Garland Chrysanthemum
They are ready for harvesting about 50 days from sowing. Harvest the entire plant or pinch the main stems. Allow seedheads to dry on plants, remove and collect seeds.
How to propagate Garland Chrysanthemum
Seed
Sowing time best during autumn with a spacing of 30 cm. Germination time takes between 10-18 days.
Special features of Garland Chrysanthemum
Attracts useful insects
Attracts insects like bees and butterflies.
Attractive flowers
The ray flowers are white and yellow to the base, single-petaled, and daisy like.
Other uses of Garland Chrysanthemum
Ornamental. Culinary
Edible
Mainly the leaves, eaten raw or roughly chopped and added to soups or broths.