The double chrysanthemum Sunny Gretchen produces masses of copper-tinged yellow blossoms on densely branched, 8- to 12-inch (20 to 30 cm) plants. The 1.5-inch-wide (3.5 to 4 cm), many-petaled blooms of this early-season mum appear from late summer to early autumn. Cultivars in the Gretchen Series were introduced by Yoder Brothers of Barberton, Ohio, and are available only as vegetatively propagated plants.

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

(Decorative Chrysanthemum, Sunny Igloo Hardy Chrysanthemum)

The double lemon yellow blossoms of Sunny Igloo add a pop of color in the early autumn landscape. Unlike many fall mums, it is cold hardy, so it will reliably overwinter.

In spring, this large 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 ensure a more uniform shape and to increase the density of flower buds for fall. Flowers appear in late summer to early fall and will...

(Single Chrysanthemum)

The garden chrysanthemum Sunny Kristen™ bears masses of small, light lemon-yellow, golden-eyed "daisies" in early fall. The 1-inch (2.5 to 3 cm) blooms are held on dense, mounded, 8- to 12-inch (20 to 30 cm) plants. This cultivar was hybridized 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 originated in eastern...

(Decorative Chrysanthemum)

The hardy chrysanthemum Sunny Marilyn™ produces masses of double, bright-yellow blossoms on densely branched, dome-shaped, 10- to 16-inch (25 to 40 cm) plants. The 1.5-inch-wide (4 cm), many-petaled blooms open in late summer and early autumn, midway in the fall "mum" season. Marilyn™ Series mums 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...

(Single Chrysanthemum)

Sunny Mistique chrysanthemum (also known as Fleurettes Sunny Mistique) produces numerous small, pale-yellow "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)....

(Decorative Chrysanthemum)

The chrysanthemum Sunny Olympia™ produces masses of large, double, pale yellow blossoms on rounded, heat-tolerant, 10- to 14- inch (25 to 35 cm) plants. The 4-inch-wide (9.5 cm), many-petaled blooms open in 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. It is grown and sold as seasonal pot plants.

C. × morifolium originated in...

This compact-growing, relatively late-blooming garden chrysanthemum bears masses of lemon-yellow "daisies" in mid-autumn. The 1.5-inch-wide (4 cm) blooms are held on dense, mounded, 6- to 10-inch (15 to 25 cm) plants. This cultivar was 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 originated in eastern...

The double-flowered garden chrysanthemum Sunny Ursula™ bears masses of small, bright yellow blooms on dense, mounded, 8- to 12-inch (20 to 30 cm) plants. The 1-inch-wide (3 cm) blooms appear in late summer and early fall. This cultivar was 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 for...

(Single Chrysanthemum)

The chrysanthemum 'Sweet Cherie' produces numerous small, white, yellow-eyed "daisies" on dense, mounded, 8- to 12-inch (20 to 30 cm) plants. The 1.5-inch-wide (4 cm), single to semi-double blooms open from pinkish-white buds. This cultivar blooms in autumn under "natural" conditions, but greenhouse-grown plants will flower about 8 weeks after 2 weeks of exposure to "long nights" (13.5 hours or more). This vegetatively propagated mum was introduced by Yoder Brothers of Barberton, Ohio. It is grown...

(Hardy Chrysanthemum, Single Chrysanthemum)

The hardy chrysanthemum Sweet Stacy™ produces numerous purple-pink "daisies" with contrasting centers on bushy, dome-shaped, 8- to 18- inch (20 to 45 cm) plants. Each blossom has a yellow central disk surrounded by a cream "halo". The 2-inch-wide (4.5 cm), single to semi-double blooms appear in early autumn, midway in the fall "mum" season. This vegetatively propagated mum was introduced by Yoder Brothers of Barberton, Ohio.

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