Chrysanthemums
COLUMBIA, Mo. — Few flowers signal fall’s arrival more than the cheerful chrysanthemum, or mum, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. Mums’ long-lasting blooms put on a colorful display for weeks when other flowers have called it quits for the season. Mums are one of the oldest known flowers, Trinklein said. The Chinese…
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JACKSONVILLE, Ill. — Chrysanthemums, also known as mums, start appearing in nurseries and garden centers in September. These plants are a staple in many landscapes in the fall and can provide much-needed color to our landscapes when most other garden plants are starting to decline. While commonly treated as annuals, mums are hardy from zones…
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