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Dendranthema pacificum

Also Known As

  • Ajania pacifica
  • Chrysanthemum pacificum
  • Leucanthemum pacificum
  • Gold and Silver Chrysanthemum
  • Gold-and-Silver Chrysanthemum
  • Japanese Chrysanthemum
  • Pacific Chrysanthemum
  • Silver and Gold Chrysanthemum

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 12"-18"
  • W: 12"

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Dendranthema pacificum plant details

Dendranthema pacificum is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with blue, green, variegated and white foliage. In fall yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees and beneficial insects making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Dendranthema pacificum

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen blue, green, variegated and white
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in fall
Uses: border plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, fall color

GROWING CONDITIONS for Dendranthema pacificum

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: heat and humidity
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This hardy perennial has a mounding habit growing to approx. 12" x 12" in a sunny location. Beautiful green leaves edged in silvery white give forth to a profusion of yellow flowers in october. tolerates drought and heat. Grown and shipped in 4" pots. Herbaceous Perennial beautiful silver edged green leaves goldish yellow flowers grows 12" x 12" blooms in October

Gardening facts about Dendranthema pacificum plant

How to Grow Dendranthema pacificum

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • white
    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
    • semi-evergreen
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