Chrysanthemum aka Chrysanthemum

Chrysanthemums, also known as mums or chrysanths, are flowering plants native to East Asia and northeastern Europe. They belong to the genus Chrysanthemum in the Asteraceae family. The center of diversity for these plants is in China, and they have countless horticultural varieties and cultivars. These plants are erect, woody-based, deciduous perennials that can grow up to 1.2m (4ft) in height and have a spread of 50cm (20in). They produce deeply divided, aromatic dark-green leaves. In late summer and autumn, they bear fully double, globe-shaped flowers with slightly incurving petals that are pure white. When disbudded, leaving only the central bud per stem, the flowers can reach up to 15cm (6in) across. These flowers are long-lasting in water, making the plants ideal for cutting or exhibiting. To ensure their survival during winter, it is recommended to heavily mulch the plants or lift them after flowering and store them in cold, frost-free conditions until spring. Wild Chrysanthemum species are herbaceous perennial plants or subshrubs. They have leaves arranged alternately, with divided leaflets that have toothed or occasionally smooth edges. The compound inflorescence consists of multiple flower heads, or sometimes a solitary head, with a base covered in layers of phyllaries. While the ray florets of wild taxa can be white, yellow, or red, horticultural specimens have been selectively bred to display multiple rows of ray florets in various colors. The disc florets of wild species are yellow, and their pollen grains measure approximately 34 microns. Chrysanthemums typically start blooming early in the autumn, making them a popular flower for the month of November.