Chrysanthemum ×morifolium 'Gong Ju Hua'

Common name(s): Chinese chrysanthemum

Description: perennial; a late-blooming (late November) Chinese chrysanthemum from the Anhui province also known as the tribute chrysanthemum (for the ancient emperors of China). We harvest full, open flowers in the late morning when they are most potent and then store them in a dark, dry place indoors for later consumption.

Height: to 3 ft. Spread: to 3 ft.

Position: full sun and well-draining soil

Uses: medicine, culinary- herbal tea

Winter Hardiness: to 5 F and below