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Chrysanthemum, Garden Mum, Florist's Mum 'Ruby Mound'

Chrysanthemum

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Family

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

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Genus

Chrysanthemum (kris-AN-the-mum)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Herbaceous

Shiny/Glossy

Smooth

Height

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Hardiness

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)

Danger

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Bloom Color

Scarlet (dark red)

Bloom Time

Late Summer/Early Fall

Mid Fall

Late Fall/Early Winter

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berrygirl

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

This mum is very aptly named. Its deep-red color is indeed ruby-like and its cushion growth habit lends itself to being called a mound. B...Read Moreeautiful mum!

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