Plant Information
Perfectly Orange Garden Mum
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: 10 - 20" (25 - 51cm)
Height: 12 - 20" (30 - 51cm)
Width: 12 - 24" (30 - 61cm)
Exposure: Sun
General Information: Decorative, large flowers and great orange color. Note: Avoid large containers due to low vigor.
| Timing | Flower Date | Black Cloth Response | Habit | Vigor |
| Mid | 9/21 | 7 weeks | Mounded | Short |
Large flowers and great orange color. Provides a welcome burst of color to the late-season landscape. Note: Avoid large containers due to low vigor. Avoid Spring flowerings due to poor uniformity.
| 4" | 6" | 8" | 10" | 12" | 1/2 Bushel | H.B. | |
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