
Hardy Mum
- Botanical Name
- Chrysanthemum x morifolium
- Hardiness
- Zones (4)5 to 9 (treat as an annual)
- Height
- 1 to 3 feet
- Width
- 2 to 4 feet
- Flowers
- Fall: white, yellow, bronze, reds, purples
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil
- Moist, well-drained (winter drainage important for survival)
- Planting & Care
- Space plants 2 to 3 feet apart
- Problems
- Aphids, mites, powdery mildew, verticillium wilt, winter death is biggest problem
- Varieties
- MammothTM Mum - hardy to zone 3b; mounded 3.5' tall by up to 5' wide; bronze, coral, lavender, pink, white and yellow flowers; no pinching
Related Content
Article
Article
Article
Article
Article
Categories
Upcoming Appearances
April 27, 2021
Well Loved Wisconsin Garden Plants
Webinar
May 5, 2021
Tomatoes: Maximize Your Harvest & Minimize Insects & Disease
Webinar
May 12, 2021
Top Plants for Rain Gardens, Water Gardens & Shoreline Gardens
+ Those to Avoid
Webinar
May 13, 2021
Planting Your Rain Garden
Webinar
May 16, 2021
Perennials for Challenging
Growing Conditions
Webinar
June 3, 2021
Creative Container Gardening
Webinar
June 9, 2021
Sustainable Lawn & Landscape Care
Webinar
Register today! Plus, watch Melinda's past webinars ON DEMAND
for a limited time.
Learn More