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Ajania pacifica 'Yellow Splash' (Pacific chrysanthemum)



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Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Botanical Name: Ajania pacifica 'Yellow Splash' ah-JAY-nee-ah pah-SIF-ih-kah Common Name: Pacific chrysanthemum Synonyms: Chrysanthemum pacificum Genus: Ajania
This low-mounding perennial has lobed, silver-edged foliage and small yellow flowerheads in autumn.
 Noteworthy characteristics: It needs a long season to flower, but can be used solely for its foliage display, and is often grown in containers.
 Care: Grow in full sun and medium to dry, well-drained soil. It won't tolerate poor winter drainage.
 Propagation: Sow seed in container in spring, divide runners in spring, or take basal root cuttings in spring or summer.
 Problems: Rare.
Height 6 in. to 12 in.
Spread 1 ft. to 3 ft.
Growth Habit Clumps
Light Full Sun Only
Moisture Dry to Medium
Maintenance Low
Characteristics Showy Foliage
Bloom Time Early Fall; Fall
Foliage Color Variegated Foliage
Flower Color Yellow Flower
Uses Beds and Borders, Container
Style Rock Garden
Seasonal Interest Spring Interest, Summer Interest, Fall Interest
Type Perennials

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