Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemums are flowering plants with large flower heads that come in many colors and shapes. The name comes from ancient Greek words meaning "gold" and "flower".
Appearance
Petals: Chrysanthemums have an outer circle of ray florets that look like petals, surrounding a center of disc florets
Leaves: Chrysanthemums have alternate leaves that are divided into leaflets
Flower heads: Chrysanthemums have compound inflorescences that are arrays of several flower heads
Types
Single: Daisy-like flowers with one to five rows of petals
Pompon: Small, stiff, almost globular flowers
Cushion: Often called “azalea” mums, these flowers grow on low, bushy plants
Anemone: Flowers like single mums, but with a rounded crest of deeper colored petals
Uses
Chrysanthemums can be used in gardens, borders, pots, patios, or porches
Chrysanthemums can be used in floral arrangements
Chrysanthemums can be used in cooking, such as in salads, soups, curries, and more
Chrysanthemums can be used as a garnish for desserts, seafood, and more
Growing
Chrysanthemums are best planted in spring so that they can set root and develop during the summer months
Chrysanthemums require rich, well-draining soil
Chrysanthemums are flowering plants with large flower heads that come in many colors and shapes. The name comes from ancient Greek words meaning "gold" and "flower".
Appearance
Petals: Chrysanthemums have an outer circle of ray florets that look like petals, surrounding a center of disc florets
Leaves: Chrysanthemums have alternate leaves that are divided into leaflets
Flower heads: Chrysanthemums have compound inflorescences that are arrays of several flower heads
Types
Single: Daisy-like flowers with one to five rows of petals
Pompon: Small, stiff, almost globular flowers
Cushion: Often called “azalea” mums, these flowers grow on low, bushy plants
Anemone: Flowers like single mums, but with a rounded crest of deeper colored petals
Uses
Chrysanthemums can be used in gardens, borders, pots, patios, or porches
Chrysanthemums can be used in floral arrangements
Chrysanthemums can be used in cooking, such as in salads, soups, curries, and more
Chrysanthemums can be used as a garnish for desserts, seafood, and more
Growing
Chrysanthemums are best planted in spring so that they can set root and develop during the summer months
Chrysanthemums require rich, well-draining soil
Chrysanthemums are flowering plants with large flower heads that come in many colors and shapes. The name comes from ancient Greek words meaning "gold" and "flower".
Appearance
Petals: Chrysanthemums have an outer circle of ray florets that look like petals, surrounding a center of disc florets
Leaves: Chrysanthemums have alternate leaves that are divided into leaflets
Flower heads: Chrysanthemums have compound inflorescences that are arrays of several flower heads
Types
Single: Daisy-like flowers with one to five rows of petals
Pompon: Small, stiff, almost globular flowers
Cushion: Often called “azalea” mums, these flowers grow on low, bushy plants
Anemone: Flowers like single mums, but with a rounded crest of deeper colored petals
Uses
Chrysanthemums can be used in gardens, borders, pots, patios, or porches
Chrysanthemums can be used in floral arrangements
Chrysanthemums can be used in cooking, such as in salads, soups, curries, and more
Chrysanthemums can be used as a garnish for desserts, seafood, and more
Growing
Chrysanthemums are best planted in spring so that they can set root and develop during the summer months
Chrysanthemums require rich, well-draining soil