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Glebionis coronaria.

Frilly Edible Chrysanthemum is commonly known astong hao in Chinese, shungiku in Japanese, ssukgat in Korean and ci cc or tn in Vietnamese. The mildly bitter leaves of this annual are frequently used in Japanese recipes. The flowers, which grow to around 1.3m (4′) tall, are various shades of yellow, and are also edible – outstanding additions to salads or any other food if used as a garnish. Grow Frilly Edible Chrysanthemum Shungiku seeds as you would an ornamental flower, in rich, well-drained soil, and the sometimes bicoloured flowers will bloom from spring to fall. Grows well in cool coastal gardens!

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• Mildly bitter leaves
• Flowers are yellow, also edible
• Grow as an ornamental flower
• Open-pollinated seeds
• Matures in 45 days

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