Chrysanthemum, Garden Mum, Florist's Mum
Chrysanthemum 'Sombrero'

Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Chrysanthemum (kris-AN-the-mum)
Cultivar: Sombrero

Category
Perennials

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Herbaceous
Shiny/Glossy
Smooth

Foliage Color

Height
24-36 in. (60-90 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)

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual

Danger

Bloom Color
Bright Yellow

Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
Flowers are good for drying and preserving
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting