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Plant of the Month
Chrysanthemum
Mum's the word for many gardeners in autumn, and with good reason. There are about 20 species of chrysanthemums, which are prized for infusing the landscape with vibrant color long after other flowers fade. Their frost tolerance ensures a long and lovely show well into fall.
These shrubby tender perennials are often called "hardy mums," but are generally grown as annuals. Mums are long-lasting, both in the garden and in bouquets, and bloom generously, sometimes producing over 100 flowers on a single plant.
Common Names: Chrysanthemum, mum.
Botanical Name: Chrysanthemum (Dendranthema) x morifolium.
Hardiness: Zones 5 to 8; often grown as annual.
Bloom Time: Late summer through fall.
Size: 1 to 3 feet high, 2 to 3 feet wide.
Flowers: Yellow, white, pink, orange, lavender, bronze, purple, and red.
Light Needs: Full sun.
Growing Advice: Plant bare-root perennials in spring. Hardened-off and container-grown plants can go into the garden any time during the growing season. Spring planting may help perennials survive winter. To further ensure over wintering success, grow mums in protected areas.
Prize Picks: My Favorite Mum, which thrives to Zone 3, is a daisy-like flowered mum. Barbara, an early bloomer with bright 3-inch purple flowers, works well in pots and hanging baskets. The pink, single-flowered Clara Curtis is another great choice.
Take a look at our Top 10 list of plants for fall color for more ideas.
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