Shungiku

Chrysanthemum coronarium, Asteraceae

Zones

4a–10b

Layer

Herbaceous

Lifespan

Annual

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

Producer

Full Sun (optimal)

Moderate

6 – 7

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Both Asteraceae plants compete for similar nutrients and growing space

Food

Leaves

Shungiku grows in USDA hardiness zones 4a through 10b.

Good companions for Shungiku include Cilantro, Eggplant, Lesser Calamint.

Design guilds with Shungiku and see companion relationships visually.