Huang Qiuying specimen

Huang Qiuying is an annual herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family. The branches and leaves are paired bipinnate compound leaves with lanceolate lobes; The flowers are tongue shaped, with two types: single and double. The colors are mostly yellow, golden, orange, and red; Skinny fruit brown in color; The flowering period for spring sowing is from June to August, and for summer sowing it is from September to October; Also known as "sulfur chrysanthemum", it is named after its golden color, resembling a mineral called sulfur. Native to Mexico, it can naturally grow in alkaline soil areas below 1600 meters above sea level. Prefer warmth, not cold resistant, avoid extreme heat. Likes light, drought resistant and thin, prefers sandy soil with good drainage. Avoid strong winds and plant in a leeward location.