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Chrysanthemum, Garden Mum, Florist's Mum 'Grandchild'

Chrysanthemum

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Family

Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)

Info

Genus

Chrysanthemum (kris-AN-the-mum)

Info

Synonym

Height

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Spacing

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Sun Exposure

15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Danger

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Hardiness

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Foliage

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Class

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Class

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Other Details

Seed Collecting

Full Sun

Fruit Shape

Unknown - Tell us

Fruit Size

Lavender

Fruit Colors

Late Summer/Early Fall

Mid Fall

Late Fall/Early Winter

Growing Habit

Grown for foliage

Herbaceous

Shiny/Glossy

Smooth

Days to Maturity

Seed Type

Usage

Disease Resistance

Leaf Type

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

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Water Requirements

Perennials

Where to Grow

Other details

Propagation Methods

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Plant Size (check one)

Growing Habit

Growth Rate

Leaf Shape

Leaf Appearance

Degree to which the appearance is present

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Leaf Texture (top)

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Leaf Texture (bottom)

Leaf Color

Color of Leaf Margin

Leaf Substance

Number of Vein Pairs

Appearance of Margin

Margin Width

Flower Shape

Flower Fragrance

Does it set seed?

Flower Size

Flower Type

Blooming Habit

Foliage Habit

Ploidy

Color Patterns

Awards (if applicable)

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berrygirl

Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

This lavender mum is classed as a "spectacular cushion" type mum. These mums are taller (24- 30") than reg. cushion type mums.

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