Baoli Lilac Mum (Chrysanthemum 'Baoli Lilac')
kris-AN-theh-mum 'Baoli Lilac'

Deciduous Perennial (usually grown as an annual near you) in the Asteraceae Family
Baoli Lilac is a compact, densely rounded garden mum smothered in lilac-purple blooms from September into October - equally at home in a container, hanging basket, or mass planting.

Baoli Lilac forms a tight, rounded mound of green foliage that disappears under lilac-purple blooms from September into October. Its compact habit makes it a natural for containers and hanging baskets as well as fall beds and borders. Sold and grown locally as a fall annual for seasonal color.

Pros

  • Compact, uniformly rounded habit suits containers and small spaces
  • Heavy lilac-purple bloom coverage in September and October
  • Tolerates average, well-drained soil without fuss

Cons

  • Grown and sold as a fall annual here, not a reliable perennial
  • Like all mums, foliage/sap can cause skin irritation in sensitive people
Highlights
  • A true lilac-purple mum - a cooler, less common shade than the usual fall bronze/orange/yellow lineup
 

Plant Data

Mature Size 10 - 20 inches tall. 12 - 18 inches wide.
Sun Exposure Full Sun - Full Sun
Moisture Tolerance Dry - Medium
Zones 4a - 8b (Usually hardy to -30° F)
Tags Annual in Chicago, Container, Deciduous, Deer Resistant, Dry, Fall Annuals, Fall interest, Full Sun, Good for Borders, Good for Mass Planting, Grown as Annuals, Medium, Normal Soil, Perennial, Popular For Fall, Potentially Allergenic, Showy Flowers, Well-Drained Soil
Bloom Period September To October
Flower Color Lilac Purple
 

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Past Availability
2025 : 08/10 - 09/20
2024 : 08/01 - 08/24
2023 : 08/02 - 08/27

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