Gold and Silver Chrysanthemum

Chrysanthemum Pacificum

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Overview

Ajania pacifica, or Pacific chrysanthemum, is an evergreen perennial boasting silver-edged foliage and vibrant yellow button flowers in fall. This hardy, low-maintenance plant forms a neat mound about 12 inches high and 18 inches wide, perfect for borders and rock gardens. Thriving in full sun to part shade, it prefers well-drained soil and regular watering. Its silvery leaves provide striking contrast, complementing diverse garden palettes and designs.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 5–9Climate Temperate

Gold and Silver Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum Pacificum) — is an evergreen perennial boasting silver-edged foliage and vibrant yellow button flowers in fall

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones: 5–9

Shape & size

Mature height: 1–2 Ft.
Mature width: 1–3 Ft.

Classification

Family: Asteraceae
Climate: Temperate

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Gold and Silver Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum Pacificum) — commonly known as Chrysanthemum pacificum or Pacific Chrysanthemum; ground cover / perennial with

Gold and Silver Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum Pacificum) — Its silvery leaves provide striking contrast, complementing diverse garden palettes and, image 25

Gold and Silver Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum Pacificum) — is a striking perennial plant native to the coastal areas of Japan; commonly known as Chrysanthemum

Gold and Silver Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum Pacificum) — It boasts a mound-forming habit; preferring full to partial sun exposure

Gold and Silver Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum Pacificum) — typically reaching heights of up to 12 inches and spreading outwards to about 18 inches; ground cover

Gold and Silver Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum Pacificum) — yellow flowers that bloom atop the silvery foliage; is an evergreen perennial boasting silver-edged

Gold and Silver Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum Pacificum) — variegated effect to the landscape; it thrives in well-drained soil with moderate moisture levels

Gold and Silver Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum Pacificum) — ovate leaves with a unique silver edge that adds a shimmering; is a striking perennial plant native

Gold and Silver Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum Pacificum) — preferring full to partial sun exposure; it boasts a mound-forming habit

Gold and Silver Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum Pacificum) — It thrives in well-drained soil with moderate moisture levels; ajania can be thoughtfully placed to

Gold and Silver Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum Pacificum) — Ajania can be thoughtfully placed to form a textured carpet that weaves through rock, image 35

Gold and Silver Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum Pacificum) — Its resiliency and distinctive appearance make it a valuable addition to any garden; typically

Gold and Silver Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum Pacificum) — providing year-round interest with minimal upkeep; its resiliency and distinctive appearance make it

Gold and Silver Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum Pacificum) — yellow flowers in the garden; perfect for borders and rock gardens

Gold and Silver Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum Pacificum) — ground cover / perennial for full; providing year-round interest with minimal upkeep

Gold and Silver Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum Pacificum) — ground cover / perennial with yellow blooms; ovate leaves with a unique silver edge that adds a

Gold and Silver Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum Pacificum) — is an evergreen perennial boasting silver-edged foliage and vibrant yellow button flowers, image 41

Gold and Silver Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum Pacificum) — perfect for borders and rock gardens; yellow flowers in the garden, image 43

Gold and Silver Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum Pacificum) — low-maintenance plant forms a neat mound about 12 inches high and 18 inches wide, image 42

Gold and Silver Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum Pacificum) — Thriving in full sun to part shade, it prefers well-drained soil and regular watering, image 44

Gold and Silver Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum Pacificum) — commonly known as Chrysanthemum pacificum or Pacific Chrysanthemum; ground cover /, image 46

Gold and Silver Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum Pacificum) — Its silvery leaves provide striking contrast, complementing diverse garden palettes and, image 45

Gold and Silver Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum Pacificum) — It boasts a mound-forming habit; preferring full to partial sun exposure, image 48

Gold and Silver Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum Pacificum) — is a striking perennial plant native to the coastal areas of Japan; commonly known as, image 47

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