Chrysanthemumsare a sure sign that autumn has arrived! Mums come in an array of colors ranging from creamy white and sunny yellow to hot pink and deep purple. They’re a beautiful addition to your autumn garden, blooming when the rest of yoursummer flowershave faded. Pollinators love them, too! And they’re the perfect backdrop to seasonal displays ofpumpkins and gourds.
You’ve probably always heard thatmums are perennials, which means they can return season after season. But if you’ve ever planted them in the fall and wondered why theynevercome back for you, you’re not imagining things. If given the right conditions, mums are perennial in USDA Zones 5 to 9 (find your zonehere). Read on to learn what you need to know about how to get mums to make a return appearance next year