Scientific Name: Chrysanthemum
Order: Asterales
Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Chrysanthemum
Plant Type: Perennial
USDA Hardiness Zones: 5-9
Soil pH Level: 6.0 - 6.8
Soil Texture: Well-Drained
Sun Exposure: Full
Bloom Time: Fall
Appearance Description: Mums have come in the bright colors of yellow, white, plum, lavender, pink, orange and red. Their foliage is produced in domes with a variety of shapes.
How to Plant:
1. Loosen soil and remove debris.
2. Dig a hole as deep as the mum's container but 2x as wide.
3. Amend your native soil with manure.
4. Loosen the plant's roots with your fingers and place into the ground.
5. Water generously after planting.
How to Maintain:
1. Water new mums on a daily basis, preferably in the morning.
2. After 2 weeks, only provide 1-inch of water per week.
3. Fertilize with a specially formulated plant food as needed.
Top Varieties:
1. Blizzard
2. Bold Felicia
3. Carrie
3. Zesty Jean
Fun Facts:
1. The chrysanthemum is the November birth flower.
2. Mums are native to China and are one of the most popular plants in the world.
3. Mums are successful both indoors and out.
4. When cut and placed in a vase with water, mums last for well over 2 weeks.
Related Soil:
Schultz Moisture Plus Potting Mix
Related Plant Food:
Schultz All Purpose Water Soluble
Schultz Bloom Plus Water Soluble
Schultz Flower & Vegetable Extended Feed
Schultz All Purpose Extended Feed
Schultz Granular Rose & Flower Plant Food
Schultz Granular All Purpose Plant Food
