Matchsticks arctic daisy
Chrysanthemum 'Matchsticks'
USDA zones5 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size18 to 24 inches tall18 to 24 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Yellow with red tipped petals
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
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Notes
'Matchsticks' arctic daisy (Chrysanthemum 'Matchsticks') is a perennial for borders, containers, and cottage gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. The yellow blooms have red tipped petals and appear in early to late summer and again in early to late autumn. Bees visit the flowers. Rabbits tend to nibble other plants first.
Pairs well with Balloon flower, Green Velvet buxus, and Queen of Night tulip.