🌸 Hardy Mums
Chrysanthemum morifolium
A fall favorite with dense, mounding growth and masses of daisy-like blooms in vivid shades of yellow, red, orange, pink, and white. Provides long-lasting seasonal color.
🌿 Perennial in South Florida (treated as annual for best display)
🌍 Native Origin: Asia (China)
☀️ Light: Full sun
💧 Water: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist but well-drained
📏 Size: 12–24 in tall and wide, depending on variety
🌸 Bloom Time: Fall
🪴 Landscape Use: Ideal for borders, containers, and mass plantings for bright autumn color
💡 Casaplanta Tip: Plant in soil enriched with Coast of Maine Bumper Crop to promote strong roots and extended bloom time during the fall season