Chrysanthemum segetum
Corn Marigold · Corndaisy · Yellow ox-eye marigold
Description
Source: wikipedia (CC BY-SA)Glebionis segetum is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae, probably native only to the eastern Mediterranean region but now naturalized in western and northern Europe as well as China and parts of North America. Common names include corn marigold and corn daisy.
🌳 Crown daisy has been used to indicate soil health, especially to reveal the presence of essential minerals. Traditional practices observed the plant thriving in locations rich in specific nutrients, guiding ancient farmers about soil fertility. Additionally, crown daisy has served as a litmus test for environmental quality, often proliferating in places with lower pollution levels and functioning both as an indicator and as a remedy for compromised ecosystems.
🎭 Faithful affection, Tenderness, Purity
Care Guide
💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun
The crown daisy flourishes with generous exposure to sunlight, which is vital for its robust growth. It originates from environments that receive a lot of sunlight, but can adapt to lower light conditions, without diminishing its energy. Too much sunlight can cause it to wilt, while inadequate light can impede its thriving growth.
🌡️ Temperature 5–35°C
The crown daisy is built to flourish in environments with a temperature scale of 68 to 95 °F (20 to 35 ℃). Its inherent growth patterns imply a fondness for moderate weather conditions. Seasonal changes might necessitate modifications to ensure the crown daisy stays within its ideal temperature spectrum.
💨 Humidity
🪴 Soil 6-7
🌱 Fertilizer
For optimal yield and taste of Crown daisy, the plant requires sufficient nitrogen at all stages of growth, from before planting to harvesting. Plants that are effectively irrigated and fertilized yield numerous vigorous leaves and limit bitterness. It's advisable to fortify the soil with organic substances such as compost or manure before cultivation, preferably between 2 to 8 weeks ahead.
🪴 Pot & Repot
When you're replanting the Crown daisy, choose a pot with a diameter that's larger by 1-2 inches (2.5-5 cm), guaranteeing it provides ample drainage. Opt for a potting mix that drains well, and think about incorporating perlite for enhanced drainage. Carry out the repotting in the spring season or at the start of summer, subsequently water it generously, and place it in a spot with less sunlight initially.
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity
Characteristics
- Plant Type
- Herb
- Life Cycle
- Annual, Biennial
- Genus
- Chrysanthemum
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 5-9
- Mature Height
- 76 cm to 91 cm
- Mature Spread
- 25 cm to 30 cm
- Leaf Color
- Green
- Leaf Type
- Deciduous
- Flower Color
- Yellow, White
- Flower Size
- 2.03 cm to 6.35 cm
- Bloom Time
- Mid spring, Late spring, Early summer
- Planting Time
- Spring, Summer, Autumn
- Harvest Time
- Early summer, Mid summer
- Native Area
- Saudi Arabia, Libya, Egypt, Turkey, Tajikistan, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, Slovakia, Cyprus, Poland, Greece, Croatia, Morocco, Ukraine, Lebanon, Uzbekistan, Russia, Syria, Italy, Spain, France, Iran, Algeria, Romania, Moldova, Turkmenistan, Portugal