Tricolor Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum carinatum)
At a glance
- Lifecycle
- Annual
- Exposure
- Full sun
Cultivation
Succeeds in ordinary garden soil and in acid soils. Commonly grown in the flower garden.
Propagation
Seed - sow spring in situ. The seed usually germinates within 10 - 18 days at 15°c. Autumn sowings succeed in mild areas.
Edible uses
Young shoots - raw or cooked. The leaves quickly wilt once picked, so are best harvested as required[K].
Habitat
The original habitat is obscure.
Native range
N. Africa - Possibly Morocco.