Beautiful mounds of brightly colored mums are the classic harbinger of autumn. Asian in origin, the common chrysanthemum has been cultivated for hundreds of years and there are thousands of varieties available that come in a wide array of colors and floral forms. In spring, this clump-forming herbaceous perennial puts forth dense stems lined with medium green, fragrant, lobed leaves. In late spring to early summer, these stems may be pinched back to ensure a more uniform shape and to increase the...

(Decorative Chrysanthemum, Nicole Chrysanthemum)

In autumn this proven mum displays a tremendous number of fully double, platinum white flowers with pale yellow centers. Like other decorative mums, it is a heavy-flowering selection that adopts a uniform cushion habit. This exceptional cultivar was introduced by Yoder Brothers, Inc. and bred by Cornelis P. VandenBerg of Salinas, California.

In spring, this clump-forming herbaceous perennial puts forth dense stems lined with medium green, fragrant, lobed leaves. In late spring to early summer...

(Decorative Chrysanthemum, Novare Chrysanthemum)

Fully double, orange blossoms with bronze centers cover this vigorous chrysanthemum for weeks in early autumn. ‘Novare' is a Belgium hardy mum, so it is more reliably hardy than most cultivars. It adopts a perfect cushion mum habit and blends beautifully with other brightly colored bedding plants for fall.

In spring, this clump-forming herbaceous perennial develops dense stems lined with medium green, fragrant lobed leaves. It begins flowering in fall and continues for several weeks afterward....

(Decorative Chrysanthemum, Okra Chrysanthemum)

Fully double, cheerful yellow blossoms cover ‘Okra’ for weeks in early and mid-fall. This Yoder introduction adopts a perfect cushion mum habit and blends beautifully with other brightly colored bedding plants for fall.

In spring, this clump-forming herbaceous perennial develops dense stems lined with medium green, fragrant lobed leaves. It begins flowering in fall and continues for several weeks afterward. Its flowers are small, uniform and cover the plants so densely it is hard to see the...

(Decorative Chrysanthemum, Orange Atlantico Chrysanthemum)

Scores of soft orange daisies cover this bright garden mum for weeks in early to mid-autumn. ‘Orange Atlantico' is a Belgium hardy mum, so it is more reliably hardy than most cultivars. It adopts a perfect cushion mum habit and blends beautifully with other brightly colored bedding plants for fall.

In spring, this clump-forming herbaceous perennial develops dense stems lined with medium green, fragrant lobed leaves. It begins flowering in fall and continues for several weeks afterward. Small...

(Decorative Chrysanthemum, Orange Molfetta Chrysanthemum)

The Milano Orange chrysanthemum heavily produces golden orange flowers on its mounded branches starting the first days of autumn. With historical origins in east Asia, this Belgian hybrid cultivar is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial that develops multi-branched, flexible stems lined with medium green, fragrant, lobed leaves. It starts blooming at about the autumnal equinox and lasts for several weeks. The many flowers are orange, but can have lighter orange and golden overtones and may attract...

(Belgian Hardy Chrysanthemum, Decorative Chrysanthemum, Orange Padre Chrysanthemum)

In the first days of fall, this compact chrysanthemum becomes covered with lots of small, fully to semi-double, orange flowers with orange-red highlights. 'Orange Padre' is a Belgium hardy mum, so it is more reliably hardy than most cultivars. It adopts a perfect cushion habit and blends beautifully with other brightly colored bedding plants for fall.

In spring, this clump-forming herbaceous perennial develops dense stems lined with medium green, fragrant lobed leaves. It begins flowering in...

(Decorative Chrysanthemum, Padre Chrysanthemum)

In the first days of fall, this compact chrysanthemum becomes covered with lots of fully double, deep rose-pink flowers. 'Padre' is a Belgium hardy mum, so it is more reliably hardy than most cultivars. It adopts a perfect cushion habit and blends beautifully with other brightly colored bedding plants for fall. In spring, this clump-forming herbaceous perennial develops dense stems lined with medium green, fragrant lobed leaves. It begins flowering in early fall and continues for several weeks afterward....

(Decorative Chrysanthemum, Peacock Royal Chrysanthemum)

The Peacock Royal chrysanthemum is a lovely upright and rounded mum that bears crimson red flowers in early fall. Fully double, crimson red blossoms cover ‘Peacock Royal' for weeks in early and mid-fall. This floriferous selection adopts an upright cushion habit and blends beautifully with other brightly colored bedding plants for fall. It was bred by Keith G. Lintott of Bognor Regis, Great Britain and introduced by Cleangro Ltd., Great Britain .

In spring, this clump-forming herbaceous perennial...

(Daisy Chrysanthemum, Pelee Chrysanthemum)

The vibrant orange daisies of 'Pelee' lend a unique twist to this popular fall bedding plant. Each bicolored daisy has bright yellow petals dipped in orange-red. This Yoder Brothers introduction adopts a neat upright, cushion habit and blends beautifully with other brightly colored bedding plants for fall. It was bred by Cornelis P. Vandenberg or Salinas, California.

In spring, this clump-forming herbaceous perennial develops dense stems lined with dark green, fragrant lobed leaves. It begins...