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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) — yellow flowers that bloom atop the silvery foliage; is an evergreen perennial boasting, image 52
Gold and Silver Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum Pacificum) — ovate leaves with a unique silver edge that adds a shimmering; is a striking perennial, image 50
Gold and Silver Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum Pacificum) — variegated effect to the landscape; it thrives in well-drained soil with moderate, image 51
Gold and Silver Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum Pacificum) — typically reaching heights of up to 12 inches and spreading outwards to about 18 inches, image 49
Gold and Silver Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum Pacificum) — Ajania can be thoughtfully placed to form a textured carpet that weaves through rock, image 55
Gold and Silver Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum Pacificum) — It thrives in well-drained soil with moderate moisture levels; ajania can be thoughtfully, image 54
Gold and Silver Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum Pacificum) — preferring full to partial sun exposure; it boasts a mound-forming habit, image 53
Gold and Silver Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum Pacificum) — Its resiliency and distinctive appearance make it a valuable addition to any garden, image 56
Gold and Silver Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum Pacificum) — ground cover / perennial with yellow blooms; ovate leaves with a unique silver edge that, image 59
Gold and Silver Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum Pacificum) — yellow flowers in the garden; perfect for borders and rock gardens, image 58
Gold and Silver Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum Pacificum) — providing year-round interest with minimal upkeep; its resiliency and distinctive, image 57
Gold and Silver Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum Pacificum) — low-maintenance plant forms a neat mound about 12 inches high and 18 inches wide, image 62
Gold and Silver Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum Pacificum) — ground cover / perennial for full; providing year-round interest with minimal upkeep, image 60
Gold and Silver Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum Pacificum) — perfect for borders and rock gardens; yellow flowers in the garden, image 63
Gold and Silver Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum Pacificum) — is an evergreen perennial boasting silver-edged foliage and vibrant yellow button flowers, image 61
Gold and Silver Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum Pacificum) — Thriving in full sun to part shade, it prefers well-drained soil and regular watering, image 64
Gold and Silver Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum Pacificum) — It boasts a mound-forming habit; preferring full to partial sun exposure, image 68
Gold and Silver Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum Pacificum) — commonly known as Chrysanthemum pacificum or Pacific Chrysanthemum; ground cover /, image 66
Gold and Silver Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum Pacificum) — Its silvery leaves provide striking contrast, complementing diverse garden palettes and, image 65
Gold and Silver Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum Pacificum) — is a striking perennial plant native to the coastal areas of Japan; commonly known as, image 67

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