This vigorous annual has a multi branched rounded spreading habit. It has grey-green oblong lobed leaves and the daisy-like pale yellow solitary flowers appear profusely during summer above the foliage.

Hardiness zones 7 to 10

Chrysanthemum segetumis naturally found as a wild flower in the eastern Mediterranean and in north Africa growing in moderately fertile slightly acidic soils. It prefers a protected sunny position and is frost and drought tender.

Corn Marigold is a annual to perennial plant that is grown for its profuse flowers. It is suitable for small or cottage gardens and is used in border planting, rockeries or as a specimen in a raised garden bed. It establishes from cuttings in one season and the flowers may be used in floral arrangements. It is easy to grow requiring little maintenance.ID 1418

Chrysanthemum(kris-ĂNTH-e-mum) segetum(SE-ge-tum)

Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)     
(Compositae)
Sunflower Family