Scientific Name: Chrysanthemum morifolium
Common Name: Garden Mum
Hardiness Zone: 6a - 11
Hardiness Degree: -10°F (-23.3°C)
Blooming Season: Late Summer, Autumn
Plant Habit: Mounded
Characteristics: Attracts Butterflies, Heat Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Frost Tolerant
Water: Medium
Fertilize: Every two weeks
Spacing: 7 - 36" (18 - 91cm)
Height: 14 - 24" (36 - 61cm)
Width: 20 - 36" (51 - 91cm)
Exposure: Sun
General Information: Decorative flower form; medium vigor. Very large flowers and sturdy, mounded plants. Grows slowly through the Summer, then pushes through September for an outstanding end to natural Fall season.
Timing | Flower Date | Black Cloth Response | Habit | Vigor |
Very Late | 10/16 | 8 weeks | Mounded | Medium/Short |
The “mother” of the Avalon family offers very large flowers with fine keeping qualities and sturdy, mounded plants. Grows slowly through the Summer, then pushes through September for an outstanding end to the natural Fall season.
4" | 6" | 8" | 10" | 12" | 1/2 Bushel | H.B. | |
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Protection Information: PP22,659