Tricolor Chrysanthemum, Painted Daisy, Summer Chrysanthemum

Chrysanthemum carinatum

Physical Characteristics

Chrysanthemum carinatum is a ANNUAL growing to 0.6 m (2ft) at a fast rate. It is in flower from July to September, and the seeds ripen from August to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees, flies, beetles, Lepidoptera (Moths & Butterflies). The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

N. Africa - Possibly Morocco.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Leaves Shoots Edible Uses: Young shoots - raw or cooked[33, 52, 177]. Use them before the plant flowers, they are at their best when 12cm or less tall[33]. The leaves quickly wilt once picked, so are best harvested as required[K].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known