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Purple Chrysanthemum, Chrysanthemum × morifolium
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Autumn

Purple Chrysanthemum

Chrysanthemum × morifolium

Family: Asteraceae

Earthy & Warmearthywoody
SeasonAutumn
OriginEast Asia
IntensityFaint
LifespanPerennial
About This Flower

Earthy & Warm · Autumn bloomer

Purple chrysanthemums bridge the flower's autumnal warmth and the powdery-cool quality of violet, lending them an air of quiet nobility and royal dignity in the autumn garden.

Symbolism & Meaning

nobility, dignity, admiration

In the Victorian language of flowers, purple chrysanthemum means “I wish you well”.

Habitat & Environment

East Asia

Purple Chrysanthemum is native to East Asia.

Quick Reference

  • Scientific NameChrysanthemum × morifolium
  • FamilyAsteraceae
  • Native ToEast Asia
  • Bloom SeasonAutumn
  • LifespanPerennial
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