Nippon Daisy (Nipponanthemum Nipponicum)

Nippon Daisy

Features and Characteristics

Nipponanthemum nipponicum, commonly called Nippon daisy, is a shrubby perennial which grows 5-3′ tall. Features 2-3″ diameter flower heads with white rays and green center disks. Flowers appear in fall on long stalks. Thick, oblong, coarsely-toothed, glossy, dark green leaves (to 5″ long). Excellent and long-lasting fresh cut flower. Formerly known as Chrysanthemum nipponicum.

Genus name combines a name for Japan (Nippon) with chrysanthemum.

Specific epithet means of Japan.

Care and Maintenance

Easily grown in average, dry, well-drained soil in full sun. Tolerates light shade in hot climates. New growth may be cut back slightly in spring to maintain plant compactness and encourage bushy form. Remove spent flower heads to promote additional bloom. Divide clumps every 2-3 years to maintain vigor.

Nippon Daisy (Nipponanthemum Nipponicum) Requirements

Hardiness zone	5 - 9
Sun light	Full Sun
Water	Dry
Maintenance	Low

Common Problems

No serious insect or disease problems. Leaf spots, stem rots and leaf miners are infrequent problems.

Uses

Nippon daisies tend to lose their lower leaves, and therefore generally put on their best display with smaller perennials planted in front to cover up their leafless lower stems. Excellent for mid-borders as long as dry soil requirements can be met.

Nippon Daisy (Nipponanthemum Nipponicum) Details

Common name	Nippon Daisy
Botanical name	Nipponanthemum Nipponicum
Plant type	Herbaceous Perennial
Family	Asteraceae
Hardiness zone	5 - 9
Water	Dry
Maintenance	Low
Flower color	White Rays With Green Center Disk
Flowering period	September - Oc- Ber
Height	1.50 To 3 Ft.
Width	1.50 To 3 Ft.