(Decorative Chrysanthemum, Helen Chrysanthemum)

This lovely fall perennial shows off soft rusty red flowers perfect for harvest-themed gardens. Like other decorative mums, it is a heavy-flowering selection that adopts a uniform cushion 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 for fall. It begins flowering in early to...

(Garden Chrysanthemum)

Chrysanthemums in the Helga™ Series bear masses of double, yellow or white blossoms on compact, bushy, 8- to 12-inch (20 to 30 cm) plants. These early to midseason mums open their 2-inch-wide (4.5 to 5.5 cm) blooms in late summer and early fall. Cultivars in this 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 autumn flower garden. These...

(Decorative Chrysanthemum)

The chrysanthemum 'Honey Charm' produces numerous large, double, golden-orange blossoms on dense, mounded, 10- to 14-inch (25 to 35 cm) plants. The 4- to 4.75-inch-wide (10 to 12 cm), many-petaled blooms appear in autumn under "natural" conditions, but greenhouse-grown specimens 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 and sold as a seasonal pot plant....

(Single Chrysanthemum)

The chrysanthemum 'Honey Cherie' produces numerous small, amber, 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 appear in autumn under "natural" conditions. Greenhouse-grown specimens can be brought into flower at other seasons, blooming about 8 weeks after 2 weeks of "long nights" (13.5 hours or more). This vegetatively propagated mum was introduced by Yoder Brothers of Barberton, Ohio. It is grown and sold as a...

(Decorative Chrysanthemum)

The hardy chrysanthemum 'Honey Emily' produces masses of double orange blossoms on densely branched, dome-shaped, 10- to 18-inch (25 to 45 cm) plants. The 2-inch-wide (5 cm), many-petaled blooms open in late summer and early autumn, midway in the fall "mum" season. Emily Series cultivars 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 has...

(Decorative Chrysanthemum)

The decorative chrysanthemum Honey Graceland produces masses of large, pale-orange, yellow-eyed blossoms on densely branched, rounded, 10- to 16-inch (25 to 40 cm) plants. The nearly 6-inch-wide (14 cm), daisy-like blooms open in autumn under "natural" conditions, but greenhouse-grown plants can be forced into flower at other seasons. Graceland Series mums were introduced by Yoder Brothers of Barberton, Ohio, and are available only as vegetatively propagated plants. They were developed for use as...

(Semi-double Chrysanthemum)

The warm-hued daisies of 'Hot Salsa' have deep red, ruffly petals and a bright yellow eye. It naturally begins to bloom in early- to mid-fall, has good branching and adopts a uniform, rounded, cushion habit. This Yoder Brothers introduction was bred by Leon Glicenstein of State College, Pennsylvania.

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

(Pompon Chrysanthemum)

The bouquet chrysanthemum 'Icecap' produces sprays of white, pompon-shaped blossoms on tall stems. The 3-inch-wide (7 cm), many-petaled blooms appear in autumn under "natural" conditions, but greenhouse-grown specimens will flower several weeks after 3 weeks of "long-night" conditioning (13.5 hours or more). This vegetatively propagated mum is sold as a cut flower by florists and other vendors.

Chrysanthemum × morifolium is an old-time favorite for fall gardens and for greenhouse...

(Decorative Chrysanthemum)

Members of the Igloo Series announce the arrival of autumn with beautiful mounds of brightly colored flowers. These cold hardy mums will reliably overwinter and offer pretty double to semi-double flowers in various shades.

In spring, these clump-forming herbaceous perennials put forth dense stems lined with medium green, fragrant, lobed leaves. In late spring to early summer they should be pinched back to ensure a more uniform shape and to increase the density of flower buds for fall.

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(Florists' Chrysanthemum, Single Chrysanthemum)

The chrysanthemum 'Improved Reagan' produces sprays of medium-sized, lavender-pink, greenish-eyed "daisies" on tall stems that are suitable for cutting. The 2.5- to 3-inch-wide (6.5 to 7.5 cm), single to semi-double, long-lasting blooms appear in autumn under "natural" conditions, but greenhouse-grown specimens will flower 7 weeks after 3 weeks of "long-night" treatment (13.5 hours or more). A member of the Reagan Series of mums, this vegetatively propagated cultivar is grown for the cut-flower trade....