Garden Mum
Chrysanthemum ×morifolium
Varieties We Bring In
Last received Jul 19, 2026.
We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.
Call (904) 471-0440 to confirm this plant and size before you make the trip.
About Garden Mum
Garden chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum × morifolium) produces dense, daisy-like blooms in nearly every color in fall and winter. In NE Florida zone 9b, it is best used as a cool-season annual — plants cannot survive the intense summer heat and humidity and should be replanted each autumn for reliable color. Starting at $6.95.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Fall
- Flower Color
- White, Yellow, Orange, Red, Pink, Purple, Multi
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Foliage
- Herbaceous perennial; treated as annual in zone 9b
- Soil
- Loam, Well-drained, Amended
Best planting months
Seasonal care
New foliage emerges. Good planting window.
Active growing season.
Bloom season. Foliage may begin to change or drop.
Dormant — drops foliage.
Care essentials
Grow in full sun to partial shade in NE Florida; afternoon shade reduces heat stress during fall establishment. Avoid full shade, which reduces flowering. In zone 9b, plant as a cool-season annual in fall.
Water regularly to keep soil evenly moist but not saturated; do not allow to dry out between waterings. In NE Florida, plant in fall and enjoy through winter — plants will not survive summer heat and humidity.
Plant in well-drained loamy soil amended with compost or peat; avoid heavy, waterlogged soils. Fertilize lightly at planting with a balanced slow-release fertilizer; excessive feeding promotes foliage over flowers. Replace plants each fall — do not expect perennial performance in zone 9b.
Similar needs
Coral Bells
Shares 4 of the same needs: shade, moderate water, loam, and zone 9a hardiness.
Gerbera Daisy
Shares 3 of the same needs: moderate water, loam, and zone 9a hardiness.
Sweet Pea
Shares 4 of the same needs: full sun, moderate water, loam, and zone 9a hardiness.
Autograph Tree
Shares 5 of the same needs: full sun, moderate water, loam, salt tolerance, and zone 9a hardiness.
Coleus
Shares 5 of the same needs: full sun, moderate water, loam, salt tolerance, and zone 9a hardiness.
Kale
Shares 5 of the same needs: full sun, moderate water, loam, salt tolerance, and zone 9a hardiness.
You may also like
PerennialAgapanthus
Agapanthus praecox
PerennialAlligator Flag
Thalia geniculata
PerennialAlocasia
Alocasia
Common questions
Is Garden Mum a good plant for St. Augustine?
Garden Mum is a perennial for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, with high salt tolerance, reaching 1-3 feet × 1-2 feet (varies by variety).
Care information verified from
Last reviewed February 2026. Our care guidance comes from trusted horticulture sources and decades of helping St. Augustine gardeners. Conditions here can vary dramatically from one area to the next, so come ask us and we'll tailor it to your yard.