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Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum x morifolium
Also known as: garden mum, hardy mum, mum
Classic fall-blooming perennial with dense globe-shaped flower heads. Edible petals used in teas. Pinch through midsummer for bushy shape.
Growing Requirements
SunFull Sun
WaterMedium
Soil Type
Soil Drainage
Soil pH
Plant Spacing18–24″
Row Spacing24–36″
Planting Depth—
Height12–36″
Spread18–24″
✓ Container Friendly✓ Raised Bed Friendly
Planting Schedule
Start Indoors
8–10 weeks before last frost
Transplant Outdoors
0–9 weeks after last frost
Germination
10–21 days
Days to Harvest
90–180 days
Zone Suitability
USDA Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Zones 5–9
Can overwinter in appropriate zones
Perennial in zones 5–9
Pinch tips until mid-July for compact bushy form. Mulch heavily for winter in zone 5. Short day bloomer.
Companion Plants
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