Chrysanthemum - Diabolic Gardens

Flowers - Perennials

Chrysanthemum

The chrysanthemum, commonly called a "mum" or "chrysanth," is a flowering plant renowned for its vibrant blooms. There are 13 categories of cultivars, making it a truly diverse genus. The two main types of chrysanthemum are "Hardy", meaning it can typically survive the winter outdoors, and "Florist", which typically can't and is often treated as an annual.

Florist Chrysanthemum

Dendranthema x grandiflorum (syn: Chrysanthemum × morifolium)

Size:

Height: 1.5 feet

Edible:

Flowers, Leaves

Toxic:

Not toxic

Care:

Light:

Full sun

Water:

Moist

Soil:

Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay)

Hardiness:

USDA Hardiness zone: 5-10

The Chrysanthemum is native to East Asia and northeastern Europe, and holds significant cultural importance around the world. In the US, it is the birth flower for November, and is associated with autumn, friendship, and well-wishing. In parts of Europe, however, it is considered a funerary flower.

It is part of the Asteraceae family, which includes daisies, sunflowers, asters, and zinnias.

Chrysanthemums come in nearly every color except for true blue.

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