Chrysanthemum frutescens
Marguerite Daisy, Paris Daisy
Description
A short-lived, fast growing rounding shrub growing waist high, smoothered with daisy flowers. Best to replant every couple years, propagate by tip cuttings in the early spring.
Plant Type
Shrub, Perennial
Height Range
1-3', 3-6'
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Season
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall, Intermittent
Leaf Color
Green, Grey Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Low, Medium, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Formal, Meadow, Seascape
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Entry, Perennial Border, Foundation, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Cut Flowers, Erosion Control, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.