(Decorative Chrysanthemum, Hardy Chrysanthemum)

In late summer and early autumn this relatively early-blooming hardy mum displays a tremendous number of decorative flowers of golden yellow. Like other cushion mums, it is a heavy-flowering selection that adopts a uniform mounded habit.

In spring, this clump-forming herbaceous perennial puts forth dense stems lined with medium green, fragrant, lobed leaves. In late spring to early summer it should be pinched back to encourage a more uniform shape and to increase the density of flower buds...

(Decorative Chrysanthemum)

The first in the Elmira Series of decorative chrysanthemums, 'Yoelmira' produces numerous sprays of double, white, lavender-tinged blossoms on densely branched, rounded, 8- to 12-inch (20 to 30 cm) plants. The 1.5-inch-wide (3 cm), many-petaled blooms open in autumn under "natural" conditions, but greenhouse-grown plants can be forced into flower at other seasons. Elmira Series mums were introduced by Yoder Brothers of Barberton, Ohio, and are available only as vegetatively propagated plants. They...

(Anemone Chrysanthemum, Spoon Chrysanthemum)

The chrysanthemum Encino™ produces masses of anemone-type blossoms with spoon-shaped, dusty-red petals and large, raised, greenish-yellow eyes. The bushy, rounded plants are 8 to 14 inches (20 to 35 cm) tall. The 2.5-inch-wide (6 cm) blooms open in autumn under "natural" conditions, but greenhouse-grown specimens can be forced into flower at other seasons. This mum is patented by Syngenta Crop Protection AG, Basel, Switzerland, and is available only as vegetatively propagated plants. It was developed...

(Decorative Chrysanthemum)

The double-flowered garden chrysanthemum Erica™ Yellow produces masses of bright yellow blooms on vigorous, dome-shaped, 12- to 18-inch (30 to 45 cm) plants. The 2.5-inch-wide (6 cm), many-petaled blooms open in early autumn, midway in the fall "mum" season. Plants grown under artificial conditions can be "forced" into flower at other seasons. This cultivar was introduced by Yoder Brothers of Barberton, Ohio, and is available only as vegetatively propagated plants.

The showy blooms and pungent,...

(Single Chrysanthemum)

This garden chrysanthemum produces masses of small, light purple, yellow-eyed "daisies" on densely branched, dome-shaped, 8- to 12-inch (20 to 30 cm) plants. The 1.25-inch-wide (3.25 cm) blooms open in early- to mid-autumn, late in the "mum" season. This cultivar was developed by Mark A. Smith of Fort Myers, Florida, and patented by Yoder Brothers of Barberton, Ohio. It is available only as vegetatively propagated plants.

The showy blooms and pungent, lobed leaves of garden chrysanthemums are...

(Single Chrysanthemum)

The chrysanthemum Essex™ produces masses of deep red-purple, chartreuse-eyed "daisies" on bushy, dome-shaped, 9 to 12 inch (23 to 30 cm) plants. The 3-inch-wide (7 cm), single to semi-double blooms open in autumn under "natural" conditions, but greenhouse-grown specimens can be forced into flower at other seasons. This vegetatively propagated mum was introduced by Yoder Brothers of Barberton, Ohio. It is grown and sold as a seasonal container plant.

C. × morifolium originated...

(Single Chrysanthemum)

The chrysanthemum Eugene™ produces masses of rose-pink, yellow-eyed "daisies" on bushy, rounded, 12- to 16-inch (30 to 40 cm) plants. The 3-inch-wide (7.5 cm), single to semi-double blooms open in autumn under "natural" conditions, but greenhouse-grown specimens can be forced into flower at other seasons. Eugene™ Series cultivars were introduced by Yoder Brothers of Barberton, Ohio. These vegetatively propagated mums are grown and sold as seasonal pot plants.

C. × morifolium...

The early-flowering garden chrysanthemum Fiona™ Coral Orange produces masses of double, pinkish-orange blooms on bushy 8- to 12-inch (20 to 30 cm) plants. The 1.5-inch-wide (3.5 cm) blooms appear in late summer. Cultivars in the Fiona™ Series were 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 originated in eastern Asia, where they have been bred and selected...

(Decorative Chrysanthemum)

The chrysanthemum Gainesville™ produces masses of double white blossoms on bushy, heat-tolerant, 12- to 18-inch (30 to 45 cm) plants. The 4.5-inch-wide (11.5 cm), many-petaled blooms open in autumn under "natural" conditions, but greenhouse-grown specimens can be forced into flower at other seasons. Gainesville™ Series cultivars were introduced by Yoder Brothers of Barberton, Ohio. These vegetatively propagated mums are grown and sold as seasonal pot plants.

C. × morifolium...

(Decorative Chrysanthemum)

Nothing says fall like beautiful mounds of brightly colored mums. Originating from eastern Asia, the common chrysanthemum has been cultivated for centuries, and there are thousands of varieties available that come in a wide array of colors and floral forms. The garden mum is a long-time favorite for fall gardens and greenhouse displays, with its long-lasting, showy blossoms held above mounds of lustrous foliage.

In spring, this clump-forming herbaceous perennial puts forth dense stems lined...