Developed for use as seasonal pot plants, chrysanthemums in the Pomona™ Series produce numerous large, double blossoms on bushy, rounded, 10- to 18-inch (25 to 45 cm) plants. The purple, red, or orange blooms open in autumn under "natural" conditions, but greenhouse-grown plants can be forced into bloom at other seasons. These vegetatively propagated cultivars were introduced and patented by Yoder Brothers of Barberton, Ohio.

C. × morifolium originated in eastern Asia, where...

(Decorative Chrysanthemum)

Presidio™ Series chrysanthemums produce masses of double pink blossoms on bushy, rounded, 12- to 22-inch (30 to 55 cm) plants. The 3.5- to 4.5-inch-wide (8.5 to 11.5 cm) blooms open in autumn under "natural" conditions, but greenhouse-grown specimens can be forced into flower at other seasons. Presidio™ Series mums were introduced by Yoder Brothers of Barberton, Ohio, and are available only as vegetatively propagated plants. They were developed for use as seasonal potted plants.

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Pueblo™ Series chrysanthemums produce numerous orange or yellow, green-eyed "daisies" on bushy, dome-shaped, 10- to 16- inch (25 to 40 cm) plants. The 2.5- to 3-inch-wide (6.5 to 7.5 cm), single to semi-double blooms appear in autumn under "natural" conditions, but greenhouse-grown specimens can be brought into flower at other seasons. These vegetatively propagated mums are grown and sold as seasonal pot plants.

C. × morifolium originated in eastern Asia, where this herbaceous...

(Anemone Chrysanthemum)

Developed for the cut flower trade, Puma Series chrysanthemums produce sprays of relatively small, "anemone-type" blossoms with white or yellow petals and large, pincushion-shaped centers. These large perennials grow 3 to 4 feet (90 to 120 cm) tall. The 1.5- to 2-inch-wide (4 to 5 cm), single to semi-double blooms open in autumn under "natural" conditions. Greenhouse-grown specimens can be brought into bloom at other seasons, with plants flowering approximately 8 weeks after 2 weeks of "long nights"...

(Single Chrysanthemum)

Bred for use as seasonal pot plants, chrysanthemums in the Roanoke™ Series produce numerous pink or orange, yellow-eyed, daisy-like blossoms on bushy, rounded, 12- to 16-inch (30 to 40 cm) plants. The 2- to 2.5-inch wide (5 to 6.5 cm), single to semi-double blooms open in autumn under "natural" conditions, but greenhouse-grown plants can be forced into bloom at other seasons. These vegetatively propagated cultivars were introduced and patented by Yoder Brothers of Barberton, Ohio.

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(Decorative Chrysanthemum, Spray Chrysanthemum)

Developed for the cut flower trade, chrysanthemums in the Sharp Series produce sprays of double, white or yellow, green-centered blossoms on sturdy, upright, 3- to 4-foot (90 to 120 cm) stems. The 2-inch-wide (5 cm), many-petaled blooms appear in autumn under "natural" conditions, but greenhouse-grown specimens can be brought into bloom at other seasons, with plants flowering approximately 8 weeks after 2 weeks of "long nights" (13.5 hours or more). These vegetatively propagated mums were introduced...

(Single Chrysanthemum)

Sonoma™ Series chrysanthemums produce numerous pink, purple, or red "daisies" on bushy, dome-shaped, 10- to 16- inch (25 to 40 cm) plants. The 3-inch-wide (7 to 7.5 cm), single to semi-double blooms appear in autumn under "natural" conditions, but greenhouse-grown specimens can be brought into flower at other seasons. These vegetatively propagated mums were introduced by Yoder Brothers of Barberton, Ohio. They are grown and sold as seasonal pot plants.

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(Hardy Chrysanthemum, Single Chrysanthemum)

Stacy™ Series chrysanthemums produce numerous purple, pink, or orange "daisies" on dense, rounded, 10- to 18- inch (20 to 45 cm) plants. Each blossom has a yellow central disk surrounded by a pale "halo". The 2-inch-wide (4.5 to 5 cm), single to semi-double blooms appear in early autumn, midway in the fall "mum" season. These hardy, vegetatively propagated mums were introduced by Yoder Brothers of Barberton, Ohio.

Chrysanthemum × morifolium is an old-time favorite for fall...

(Semi-Double Chrysanthemum)

Stephanie Series chrysanthemums produce masses of white or yellow, semi-double blossoms on densely branched, dome-shaped, 10- to 18-inch (25 to 45 cm) plants. The 2- to 2.5-inch-wide (5 to 6 cm), yellow-eyed blooms open in late summer, early in the fall "mum" season. Stephanie Series cultivars were introduced by Yoder Brothers of Barberton, Ohio, and are available only as vegetatively propagated plants.

C. × morifolium originated in eastern Asia, where this herbaceous perennial...

(Semi-Double Chrysanthemum)

Compact and late-blooming, chrysanthemums in the Tasha™ Series bear masses of copper-pink or yellow "daisies" in mid-autumn. The 1.5-inch-wide (3.5 to 4 cm) blooms are held on dense, mounded, 6- to 10-inch (15 to 25 cm) plants. Cultivars in this series were developed by Mark A. Smith of Fort Myers, Florida, and introduced by Yoder Brothers of Barberton, Ohio.

The showy blooms and pungent, lobed leaves of garden chrysanthemums are staples of the autumn flower garden. These herbaceous perennials...