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When you’re looking to add late summer and fall color to your garden, nothing beats beautiful, showy chrysanthemums. These long-lasting, easy-to-grow annual or perennial flowers come in a wide range of colors, sizes, and shapes. There are around 40 naturally occurring chrysanthemum species and hundreds of cultivars and hybrids, particularly of perennial garden or hardy mums (C.morifolium).
To offer inspiration, we’ve compiled a list of 15 types of chrysanthemums you can grow in containers or garden borders and appreciate in cut flower arrangements.
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Warning
Chrysanthemums are toxic to pets, so they aren’t the best choice if you have curious kitties or canines prone to nibbling on your plants.
