Chrysanthemum Seeds – Chrysanthemum × morifolium Flower Plant

Chrysanthemum is a flowering perennial widely grown for its abundant blooms and compact to bushy growth habit. Plants produce numerous flowers in a variety of shapes and colors during the late summer and fall seasons. This species is suitable for garden beds, borders, containers, and ornamental landscape plantings. Chrysanthemum performs best in well-drained, fertile soil and adapts to a range of temperate growing conditions, providing seasonal color when many other flowering plants are declining.

Features

• Bushy flowering perennial
• Produces abundant seasonal blooms
• Suitable for beds, borders, and containers
• Adapted to temperate growing conditions
• Provides ornamental color in late summer and fall
• Performs well in fertile, well-drained soils
• Suitable for landscape and garden plantings

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Chrysanthemum × morifolium
• Common Name (US): Garden Mum
• Seed Type / Variety: Chrysanthemum × morifolium
• Growth Habit: Bushy herbaceous perennial
• USDA Zones: 5-9
• Planting Season: Spring
• Growing Season: Spring through Fall
• Sowing Season: February-April
• Germination Time and Conditions: 10-21 days at 65-75°F (18-24°C)
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-drained soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate watering; keep soil evenly moist during active growth
• Mature Plant Size: 18-36 inches tall, 18-36 inches spread
• Plant Spacing: 18-24 inches apart