How to Grow Blue Chrysanthemum
Heteropappus meyendorfii Germination Information
Heteropappus meyendorfii is the botanical name for Blue Chrysanthemum
How to Sow Heteropappus meyendorfii: - Best sown indoors in late winter at 68°
- Sow with NO cover as light aids in germination
- Expect germination in 10-15 days
- It is not recommended to sow these seeds outdoors
How to Grow Heteropappus meyendorfii: Transplanting: Transplant when there are at least two sets of true leaves
Spacing: Space seedlings 12 inches apart in full sun to partial shade in any normal, loamy, moist, well-drained garden soil.
Additional Care: Very tolerant of rough weather: rain and wind.
Appearance and Use:
An annual blue-flowered addition to borders and showy container
plantings. Plant habit is mounding to 12 inches tall by 18 inches wide. he blue, daisy-like flowers are
plentiful from late summer through the fall
About Heteropappus meyendorfii: Pronunciation: het-er-o-pap’us mi-en-dorf’e-i
Lifecycle: Annual
Origination: Asteraceae, native to Europe
Common Name: Blue Chrysanthemum