Chrysanthemum
[kris-AN-theh-mum]

Deciduous Perennial (usually grown as an annual near you) in the Asteraceae Family

About Chrysanthemums

Chrysanthemums are related to dahlias, sunflowers, marigolds, zinnias, and cosmos.  Each of their blooms is made of hundreds of tiny flowers called florets. Chrysanthemums, sometimes called mums or chrysanths, are native to East Asia and northeastern Europe. Most species originate from East Asia and the center of diversity is in China. Countless horticultural varieties and cultivars exist. 

Pros

  • Fantastic blooms in late summer or fall (depending on variety) when most flowers are fading
  • Great for borders, containers and mass plantings
  • Pairs well with pumpkins and ornamental grasses for fall displays
  • Attracts bees and butterflies
  • Are a natural insecticide often used in vegetable gardens to repel unwanted insects like ticks, silverfish, roaches, and Japanese beetles.

Cons

  • It's hard to establish mums as true perennials by the time they turn up in fall
  • Even hardy varieties may not survive harsh winters without proper mulching and drainage
  • Bloom time is spectacular, but relatively brief -- typically 4-6 weeks
  • Need to actively pinch back in order to get bushier growth with more blooms
 

Plant Data

Mature Size 12 - 36 inches tall. 12 - 36 inches wide.
Moisture Tolerance Medium -
Tags Annual in Chicago, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Pollinators, Deciduous, Fall Annuals, Full Sun, Low Maintenance, Medium, Perennial, Popular For Fall, Repels Unwanted Insects, Showy Flowers, Tolerant of Frost
 

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Commonly Planted with...

Late season perennials like Echinacea & Rudbeckia, sedum, Ornamental peppers.

Photos of This with...

Japanese Maple, Dragon Hybrid Aster, Hazy New York Aster, Superbells Blue Calibrachoa, Superbells Dreamsicle Calibrachoa, Superbells Red Calibrachoa, Toffee Twist Bronze Curly Sedge, Chinese Fringe Tree, Montauk Daisy, Sea Kale, Burning Bush, Goldilocks Creeping Jenny, Autumn Blaze Callery Pear, Weeping Willow, Yew,
 

Chrysanthemum Available Now

Jacqueline Peach Fusion Garden Mum
(Chrysanthemum x morifolium 'Jacqueline Peach Fusion')
From $7.33

Bronze Chrysanthemum
(Chrysanthemum 'Bronze')
From $39.75

Purple Chrysanthemum
(Chrysanthemum 'Purple')
From $6.90

Red Chrysanthemum
(Chrysanthemum 'Red')
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Yellow Chrysanthemum
(Chrysanthemum 'Yellow')
From $6.90

Matchsticks Chrysanthemum
(Chrysanthemum 'Matchsticks')
From $53.01

Padre Purple Belgian Mum
(Chrysanthemum 'Padre Purple')
From $10.00

Padre Yellow Belgian Mum
(Chrysanthemum 'Padre Yellow')
From $10.00

Amiko Bronze Belgian Mum
(Chrysanthemum 'Amiko Bronze')
From $10.00

Wanda Lavender Chrysanthemum
(Chrysanthemum 'Wanda Lavender')
From $7.33

Beverly Bronze Chrysanthemum
(Chrysanthemum 'Beverly Bronze')
From $7.33
Makenna Orange Chrysanthemum
(Chrysanthemum 'Makenna Orange')
From $7.33

Patty Purple Chrysanthemum
(Chrysanthemum 'Patty Purple')
From $7.33

Tabitha Scarlet Chrysanthemum
(Chrysanthemum 'Tabitha Scarlet')
From $7.33

Wilma Yellow Chrysanthemum
(Chrysanthemum 'Wilma Yellow')
From $7.33

Cheryl Frosty White Chrysanthemum
(Chrysanthemum 'Cheryl Frosty White')
From $7.33

Cheryl Sparkling Yellow Chrysanthemum
(Chrysanthemum 'Cheryl Sparkling Yellow')
From $7.33

Beverly Gold Chrysanthemum
(Chrysanthemum 'Beverly Gold')
From $7.33

Chelsey Coral Chrysanthemum
(Chrysanthemum 'Chelsey Coral')
From $7.33

Danielle Purple Chrysanthemum
(Chrysanthemum 'Danielle Purple')
From $25.49
Gigi Yellow Chrysanthemum
(Chrysanthemum 'Gigi Yellow')
From $50.85

Jacqueline Pearl Chrysanthemum
(Chrysanthemum 'Jacqueline Pearl')
From $7.33

Jacqueline Pink Chrysanthemum
(Chrysanthemum 'Jacqueline Pink')
From $7.33

Strawberry Ice Red Chrysanthemum
(Chrysanthemum 'Strawberry Ice Red')
From $7.33

Tracy Orange Chrysanthemum
(Chrysanthemum 'Tracy Orange')
From $7.33

Cheryl Spicy Orange Chrysanthemum
(Chrysanthemum 'Cheryl Spicy Orange')
From $7.33

Padre Red Chrysanthemum
(Chrysanthemum 'Padre Red')
From $10.00
Padre White Chrysanthemum
(Chrysanthemum 'Padre White')
From $10.00
Amiko Red Chrysanthemum
(Chrysanthemum 'Amiko Red')
From $10.00
Amiko Purple Chrysanthemum
(Chrysanthemum 'Amiko Purple')
From $10.00
Amiko Yellow Chrysanthemum
(Chrysanthemum 'Amiko Yellow')
From $10.00

Autumn Sunset Bicolor Garden Mum
(Chrysanthemum x morifolium 'Autumn Sunset')
From $7.33

Chelsey Pink Garden Mum
(Chrysanthemum x morifolium 'Chelsey Pink')
From $7.33

Summer Sunset Garden Mum
(Chrysanthemum x morifolium 'Summer Sunset')
From $7.33
Selena Red Garden Mum
(Chrysanthemum x morifolium 'Selena Red')
From $7.33

Padre Tricolor Mum - Chrysanthemum 'Padre Tricolor'
(Chrysanthemum 'Padre Tricolor' Padre Tricolor Mum)
From $48.00
Mum Rihanna Red
(Chrysanthemum 'Rihanna Red')
From $7.33
Amiko Tricolor Chrysanthemum
(Chrysanthemum 'Amiko Tricolor')
From $48.00

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