Gold and Silver Chrysanthemum is just coming into flower and the ants are having fun farming the afids (Ajania pacifica Chrysanthemum pacificum) native to Japan and is endemic to the island of Honshū. Its natural habitat is along the Pacific coast on ocean cliffs. It looks quite good when it’s just green and silver foliage but in autumn the plant is covered in golden yellow button-like flowers, which are really pretty. Happy in direct sun or even fair amounts of shade, they will usually be better in more light than less. I’ve been growing this in the same spot for about 20 years but the protea (Leucospermum fulgens) has started to shade it out so it may need a new spot. Propagate by division or cutting. This I would rate as an easy grow, low care plant. #flower #chrysanthemum #japan #ajaniapacifica #chrysanthemumpacificum #abcmygarden #goldandsilverchrysanthemum #easycare #waterwise #bushy #silver #green #gold #buttonflower (at Belmont, New South Wales, Australia) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cru8Dr3P3bR/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
