Clara Curtis Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum x rubellum 'Clara Curtis')
kris-AN-theh-mum ex rubellum 'Clara Curtis'

Deciduous Perennial Mound in the Asteraceae Family
A classic, easy-care hardy perennial mum with deep pink, yellow-eyed daisy blooms from midsummer into fall -- a true garden perennial, not a disposable florist mum.

'Clara Curtis' is a long-cherished selection of the hardy Chrysanthemum x rubellum Group, prized for its loose sprays of deep pink, daisy-like flowers with a yellow eye. Unlike disposable florist-type garden mums, it is a genuinely winter-hardy perennial that returns and spreads reliably year after year, forming a bushy, rounded mound of foliage topped with blooms from midsummer into early fall.

Pros

  • Genuinely winter-hardy perennial with a long garden history
  • Long bloom season starting earlier than most fall mums
  • Attracts butterflies and makes a good cut flower
  • Easy to grow and divide

Cons

  • Benefits from pinching in early summer to keep a compact habit
  • Best divided every 2-3 years to maintain vigor
  • Can become thin and leggy in too much shade
 

Plant Data

Mature Size 24 - 36 inches tall. 24 - 36 inches wide.
Sun Exposure Full Sun - Full Sun
Moisture Tolerance Medium
Zones 4a - 8b (Usually hardy to -30° F)
Tags Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Wildlife, Deciduous, Full Sun, Low Maintenance, Medium, Perennial, Popular For Fall, Potentially Allergenic, Pre-Made Containers, Repels Unwanted Insects, Showy Flowers, Tolerant of Frost
Bloom Period Midsummer to Fall
Flower Color Deep Pink with Yellow Eye
 

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Pairs well with asters, ornamental grasses, and other late-season perennials.
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Past Availability
2025 : 04/13 - 10/04
2024 : 05/01 - 06/15
2023 : 04/13 - 08/05

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