Chrysanthemum carinatum
Schousboe.
Tricolor Chrysanthemum, Painted Daisy, Summer Chrysanthemum
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Pieter Bruijsten
Description
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.
Edible Uses
Young shoots - raw or cooked. Use them before the plant flowers, they are at their best when 12cm or less tall. The leaves quickly wilt once picked, so are best harvested as required.
Distribution
N. Africa - Possibly Morocco.
Where It Grows
AFRICA: Morocco
Cultivation
Succeeds in ordinary garden soil and in acid soils. Prefers a well-drained fertile soil in full sun. Prefers light shade in the summer. Commonly grown in the flower garden, it is cultivated for its edible young shoots in China. It makes a good edging plant.
Propagation
Seed - sow spring in situ. The seed usually germinates within 10 - 18 days at 15°c. Autumn sowings succeed in mild areas.
