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Glebionis coronaria (Crown daisy)
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0.8m
Max height
Max height
0.4m
Max spread
Max spread
1-2 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Glebionis coronaria
Other names
Crown daisy, Chrysanthemum coronarium, Ismelia coronaria, Xanthophthalmum coronarium, Annual painted daisy, Chop suey greens, Garland chrysanthemum, Sicilian chrysanthemum, Chrysanthemum greens, Shungiku, Kikuna, Moya, Japanese greens, Edible chrysanthemum, Cooking chrysanthemum, Chrysanthemum coronarium var. spatiosum
Genus
Glebionis Glebionis
Species
G. coronaria - G. coronaria is an erect, branching annual with finely-divided, fern-like, edible, light green leaves and daisy-like, yellow flower heads from late spring into summer.
Glebionis coronaria is: Deciduous
Habit
Upright, Erect
Flower
Yellow in Spring; Yellow in Summer
Foliage
Light green in Summer; Light green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally trouble free
Diseases
Generally trouble free.
General care
Propagation
Sow seed in situ from late spring to early autumn. Think seedlings to 10cm. For early leaf harvest, sow indoors in mid-spring and transplant after last frost date. Ready to harvest in 6-8 weeks.
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Glebionis coronaria (Crown daisy) will reach a height of 0.8m and a spread of 0.4m after 1-2 years.
Suggested uses
Prairie planting, Low Maintenance, Flavouring food and drinks, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Wildflower, Wildlife
Cultivation
Prefers moderately fertile, well-drained, sandy soil in full sun. Does not tolerate alkaline soils.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Glebionis coronaria
Other names
Crown daisy, Chrysanthemum coronarium, Ismelia coronaria, Xanthophthalmum coronarium, Annual painted daisy, Chop suey greens, Garland chrysanthemum, Sicilian chrysanthemum, Chrysanthemum greens, Shungiku, Kikuna, Moya, Japanese greens, Edible chrysanthemum, Cooking chrysanthemum, Chrysanthemum coronarium var. spatiosum
Genus
Glebionis Glebionis
Species
G. coronaria - G. coronaria is an erect, branching annual with finely-divided, fern-like, edible, light green leaves and daisy-like, yellow flower heads from late spring into summer.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Upright, Erect
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Colour
Flower
Yellow in Spring; Yellow in Summer
Foliage
Light green in Summer; Light green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally trouble free
Diseases
Generally trouble free.
General care
Propagation
Sow seed in situ from late spring to early autumn. Think seedlings to 10cm. For early leaf harvest, sow indoors in mid-spring and transplant after last frost date. Ready to harvest in 6-8 weeks.
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Glebionis coronaria (Crown daisy) will reach a height of 0.8m and a spread of 0.4m after 1-2 years.
Suggested uses
Prairie planting, Low Maintenance, Flavouring food and drinks, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Wildflower, Wildlife
Cultivation
Prefers moderately fertile, well-drained, sandy soil in full sun. Does not tolerate alkaline soils.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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