(Decorative Chrysanthemum)

Bred for use as a container plant, this "decorative chrysanthemum" produces sprays of large, double, bright-yellow blossoms on upright, 12- to 16-inch (30 to 40 cm) stems. The 4.5-inch-wide (11 cm), many-petaled blooms open in autumn under "natural" conditions, but greenhouse-grown plants can be forced into bloom at other seasons. This cultivar was introduced by Yoder Brothers of Barberton, Ohio, and is available only as vegetatively propagated plants.

Decorative (or "florists'") chrysanthemums...

(Decorative Chrysanthemum, Hardy Chrysanthemum)

The hardy chrysanthemum Andrea™ Orange Bicolor produces numerous double, copper-orange, red-eyed blossoms on dense, rounded, 10- to 14-inch (25 to 35 cm) plants. The 2-inch-wide (5 cm), many-petaled blooms open from reddish buds in mid-autumn, late in the fall "mum" season. This vegetatively propagated mums were introduced by Yoder Brothers of Barberton, Ohio.

Chrysanthemum × morifolium is an old-time favorite for fall gardens and greenhouse displays. This herbaceous perennial...

Bred for use as a seasonal container plant, Apple Valley™ produces numerous red-purple, white-streaked, daisy-like blossoms on upright, 10- to 16-inch (25 to 40 cm) stems. The 4.5 inch-wide (11.5 cm), single blooms open in autumn under "natural" conditions, but greenhouse-grown plants can be forced into bloom at other seasons. Cultivars in the Valley™ Series were introduced by Yoder Brothers of Barberton, Ohio, and are available only as vegetatively propagated plants.

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(Ashley Chrysanthemum, Decorative Chrysanthemum)

The fully double, bronzy orange flowers of Ashley ('Yoashley') embody the warm rustic colors of fall. This Yoder Brothers introduction adopts a perfect compact, spreading, cushion habit and naturally begins to bloom in the middle of the fall season. It was bred by Mark A. Smith of Fort Myers, Florida.

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

(Semi-Double Chrysanthemum)

Bred for use as a seasonal container plant, Auburn™ produces numerous copper-orange, yellow-eyed, daisy-like blossoms on upright, 12- to 18-inch (30 to 45 cm) stems. The 3-inch-wide (7.5 cm), single to semi-double blooms open in late summer and autumn under "natural" conditions, but greenhouse-grown plants can be forced into bloom at other seasons. Cultivars in the Auburn™ Series were introduced by Yoder Brothers of Barberton, Ohio, and are available only as vegetatively propagated plants.

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(Quill Chrysanthemum)

This greenhouse chrysanthemum produces numerous "anemone-type" blooms with large, purple-yellow, cushion-like centers and tubular, grayish-white, purple-tipped petals. The 3-inch-wide (7 cm) blooms appear in late summer and early autumn, but plants grown under artificial conditions can be "forced" into flower at other seasons. Bred for use as a seasonal container plant, this cultivar was introduced by Yoder Brothers of Barberton, Ohio.

C. × morifolium originated in eastern...

(Decorative Chrysanthemum)

The fully double, lavender flowers of Barbie ('Yobarbie') add soft color to the autumn landscape. This hardy mum adopts a perfect compact, spreading, cushion habit and naturally begins to bloom toward the end of the fall mum season. It was bred by Mark A. Smith of Fort Myers, Florida.

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

(Single Chrysanthemum)

Bred for use as a seasonal container plant, Baton Rouge™ produces numerous orange-red, yellow-streaked, daisy-like blossoms on bushy, rounded, 8- to 12-inch (20 to 30 cm) plants. The 2.5-inch-wide (6.5 cm), yellow-eyed, single to semi-double blooms open in autumn under "natural" conditions, but greenhouse-grown plants can be forced into bloom at other seasons. This cultivar was introduced by Yoder Brothers of Barberton, Ohio, and is available only as vegetatively propagated plants.

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(Beth Chrysanthemum, Decorative Chrysanthemum)

In late summer to early fall, lots of reddish purple flowers cover Beth ('Yobeth'). The fully double blooms shine above well-branched, uniform, mounding plants. This early flowering cultivar was bred by Cornelis P. Vandenberg or Salinas, California and introduced by Yoder Brothers, Inc.

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

(Bethany Chrysanthemum, Decorative Chrysanthemum)

The fully double flowers of Bethany ('Yobethany') add attention-grabbing bright yellow color to the autumn landscape. This Yoder Brothers introduction adopts a perfect compact, spreading, cushion habit and naturally begins to bloom in the middle of the fall season. It was bred by Mark A. Smith of Fort Myers, Florida.

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