Chrysanthemums

While the changing of the leaves heralds autumn in cooler regions, Florida gardeners need a little help bringing fall color to their yards. Chrysanthemums are the answer. These easy-to-care-for perennials can bring a burst of warm color to any garden or front porch.

UF/IFAS Sites

• Florida Plant ID: Chrysanthemum
• Mum's the Word for Thanksgiving Color

UF/IFAS Publications

• Blotch Leafminer, Amauromyza maculosa
• Dendranthema x grandiflora Garden Mum, Garden Chrysanthemum
• Fall Perennials: Big, Beautiful, Tough as Nails (PDF)
• Perennial Gardening in Florida
• Plant Life Column: Chrysanthemums (PDF)

Also on Gardening in a Minute

• Gardening for Fall Color
• Natural Fall Decorations
• Planting Perennials

Other Sites

• Care for Chrysanthemums--About.com
• Chrysanthemums--Clemson (SC) Extension
• Chrysanthemum Disease and Insect Pests--Clemson (SC) Extension
• Fall Garden Mums--Texas AgriLife Extension Service
• Growing Chrysanthemums in the Garden--Iowa State University Extension (PDF)
• National Chrysanthemum Society