Chrysanthemum Facts | Facts about Chrysanthemums

What is the Chrysanthemum Throne?

The chrysanthemum is the symbol of Japan's imperial family, whose throne is called the Chrysanthemum Throne.

In many European countries, chrysanthemums are placed on graves for All Saints' Day.

Pyrethrin, a natural insecticide, comes from chrysanthemums.

A NASA study found that chrysanthemums can remove some pollutants from indoor air.

The chrysanthemum is Chicago's official flower.

Japanese gardeners train a single chrysanthemum plant to grow hundreds of blooms in a style called ozukuri.

Chrysanthemum tea is popular in China.

The chrysanthemum is November's birth flower.

"Chrysanthemum" comes from Greek words meaning "gold flower."

Chrysanthemums have been grown in China for about 3,000 years.