(Single Chrysanthemum)

Bright white daisies blanket the vigorous mum Frosty Jeanette in mid- to late-fall. Like many contemporary bedding mums, it has good branching and naturally adopts an upright, mounding habit. This Yoder Brothers introduction was bred by Mark A. Smith of Fort Myers, Florida.

In spring, this clump-forming herbaceous perennial has dense, branched stems lined with rich green, fragrant, lobed leaves. It begins flowering in mid-fall and continues for several weeks afterward. Its showy daisies have...

(Single Chrysanthemum)

Frosty Mistique chrysanthemum produces numerous small, white, pink-tinged "daisies" on fast-blooming, heat-tolerant, 6- to 10-inch (15 to 25 cm) plants. Its leaves are paler than those of White Mistique. The 1.25-inch-wide (3 cm), single to semi-double blooms appear in autumn under "natural" conditions. Greenhouse-grown specimens can be brought into bloom at other seasons, with plants flowering approximately 6 weeks after 2 weeks of "long nights" (13.5 hours or more). This vegetatively propagated...

(Reflexed Chrysanthemum)

The enormous long-stemmed flowers of 'Garnet King' are specialty mums best-suited for conservatory displays and the cut flower industry, though home gardeners with cutting gardens may try their hand at growing them. The upright mum bears very large, fully double flowers with reflexed petals of deepest red. They appear on strong stems against dusty dark green foliage.

In spring, this clump-forming herbaceous perennial puts forth dense stems lined with fragrant lobed leaves. It begins flowering...

(Hardy Chrysanthemum, Single Chrysanthemum)

Scores of small soft-orange daisies cover this hardy garden mum in late summer and early fall. Bred in Belgium, this hybrid cultivar is a heavy-flowering selection that adopts that perfect cushion mum habit.

Chrysanthemum × morifolium is an old-time favorite for fall gardens and greenhouse displays. This herbaceous perennial originated in eastern Asia, where it has long been cultivated for its showy blooms and fragrant, deeply lobed foliage. Hundreds of mum varieties are grown...

(Hardy Chrysanthemum, Single Chrysanthemum)

Scores of small golden-yellow daisies cover this hardy chrysanthemum in late summer and early fall. Bred in Belgium, this hybrid cultivar is a heavy-flowering selection that adopts that perfect cushion mum habit.

Chrysanthemum × morifolium is an old-time favorite for fall gardens and greenhouse displays. This herbaceous perennial originated in eastern Asia, where it has long been cultivated for its showy blooms and fragrant, deeply lobed foliage. Hundreds of mum varieties are...

(Decorative Chrysanthemum)

The glowing decorative flowers of ‘Ginger’ are golden orange with deep orange centers. It begins to bloom in late summer, has good branching and adopts a spreading, cushion habit. This fine introduction was bred by Grace H. Mack of New Canaan, Connecticut and Cornelis P. VandenBerg of Salinas, California.

In spring, this clump-forming herbaceous perennial has dense, branched stems lined with rich green, fragrant, lobed leaves. It begins flowering in late summer and continues for several weeks...

(Decorative Chrysanthemum, Hardy Chrysanthemum)

The hardy chrysanthemum 'Gold Crest' produces numerous double yellow blossoms on bushy, dome-shaped, 10- to 14-inch (25 to 35 cm) plants. The 2.2-inch-wide (5.5 cm), many-petaled blooms appear in late summer and early fall. This vegetatively propagated mum was developed by Mark Boeder of West Wittering, England.

Chrysanthemum × morifolium is an old-time favorite for fall gardens and greenhouse displays. This herbaceous perennial originated in eastern Asia, where it has long...

(Decorative Chrysanthemum, Semi-double Chrysanthemum)

The chrysanthemum 'Golden Grace' produces numerous golden-yellow "daisies" on dense, rounded, 12- to 16-inch (30 to 40 cm) plants. The 2-inch-wide (4.5 to 5.5 cm), semi-double blooms appear in early autumn, midway in the fall "mum" season. Greenhouse-grown specimens will flower 7.5 weeks after 3 weeks of "long nights" (13.5 hours or more). This vegetatively propagated mum was developed by Grace Mack of New Canaan, Connecticut.

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

(Decorative Chrysanthemum)

Developed for the cut flower trade, the chrysanthemum 'Golden Kent' produces sprays of double yellow blossoms on sturdy, upright, 36- to 40-inch (90 to 100 cm) stems. The 3.5-inch-wide (8 to 8.5 cm), many-petaled blooms appear in summer and autumn under "natural" conditions, but greenhouse-grown specimens can be brought into flower at other seasons. This vegetatively propagated mum was introduced by Yoder Brothers of Barberton, Ohio.

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

(Decorative Chrysanthemum, Hardy Chrysanthemum)

Introduced in 1945, the chrysanthemum 'Golden Mound' produces numerous double golden-yellow blossoms on hardy, bushy plants. The many-petaled blooms appear from late summer to early autumn, relatively early in the fall "mum" season.

Chrysanthemum × morifolium is an old-time favorite for fall gardens and greenhouse displays. This herbaceous perennial originated in eastern Asia, where it has long been cultivated for its showy blooms and fragrant, deeply lobed foliage. Hundreds...