Japanese Chrysanthemum

• Plant Type: Perennial herb.
• Common Name: Indian Chrysanthemum, Mums.
• Color: Typically, yellow or white with yellow pollen.
• Flower size: Depends on the variety; it can be up to 9.8 inches in diameter.
• Flowering Season: Late summer into autumn (August to October).
• Places in Japan with Indian Chrysanthemum: Central and Southern Japan, Western Honshu, Kyushu.

Chrysanthemum indicum is a perennial Japanese herb that can grow to 1-3 feet at maturity. Indian Chrysanthemum has over 10, 000 varieties.

• The leaves of Chrysanthemum indicum are flat, thin, simple, and alternate. The edge of the leaf is serrated. The leaves are aromatic, ovate, and deeply lobed.
• The stems of Chrysanthemum indicum are spreading or erect and branched.
• Chrysanthemum indicum species is hermaphroditeWhat is hermaphrodite?An organism or structure possessing both male and female reproductive organs; a flower with both stamens and pistils. Other synonyms: bisexual or monoclinous. and is insect-pollinated.
• The flowers are single and intensely fragrant. However, the plants will become weak and few in flowers if grown with less light.

Interesting Facts about Indian Chrysanthemum

• Chrysanthemum indicumis approved by NASA as a houseplant that can reduce air pollution.
• Chrysanthemum is known as the “Glory of the East“.
• In several European nations, the only time to give chrysanthemum flowers is during times of comfort, grief, or bereavement. To them, the Chrysanthemum symbolizes death^[1].
• The Chrysanthemum is usually given for birthdays and baby showers in Asia because the flower symbolizes life and rebirth.
• In Japan, the chrysanthemum flower represents the Emperor’s royal family.