Chrysanthemum | Diana Stokes biennial Meadow Sage as it is

Meadow Sage as it is also known is useful for its rich display of spikes in the early summer garden

The leaves are a favourite for use in floral work

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Whilst it is an annual

durability

Chrysanthemum | Diana Stokes biennial Meadow Sage as it isIn the autumn garden, Chrysanthemums are a star performer that bloom prolifically long after other plants have called it quits for the season. A native of China and prized for over 2,000 years, the name chrysanthemum comes from the Greek words for gold (chrysos) and flower (anthos) and is often affectionately shortened to mum. Diana Stokes is what is known as a quill chrysanthemum with long tubed shaped petals with curved ends. Chrysanthemums need at