natural herbs
Tricolor Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum carinatum
Herb: Tricolor Chrysanthemum
Latin name: Chrysanthemum carinatum
Synonyms: Chrysanthemum tricolor
Family: Compositae
Edible parts of Tricolor Chrysanthemum:
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.Description of the plant:
Plant:
AnnualHeight:
60 cm(2 feet)
Flowering:
July toSeptember
Habitat of the herb:
The original habitat is obscure.Propagation of Tricolor Chrysanthemum:
Seed - sow spring in situ. The seed usually germinates within 10 - 18 days at 15°C. Autumn sowings succeed in mild areas.Cultivation of the herb:
The original habitat is obscure.Medicinal use of Tricolor Chrysanthemum:
None knownKnown hazards of Chrysanthemum carinatum:
None knownPlant information taken from the Plants For A Future.