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Chrysanthemums belong to the genus Chrysanthemum in the Asteraceae family, comprising about 30 species mainly native to East Asia, with the greatest diversity in China. They feature alternate, lobed leaves and bloom with a compound inflorescence typically in late summer to autumn.

Flowers vary widely in form and color, from daisy-like to pompon and spider types, with hues including white, yellow, red, pink, purple, and more. They grow best in full sunlight with well-draining soil and moderate watering.

Uses
Ornamental: Widely cultivated with thousands of cultivars for gardens and floral arrangements; prized for their striking colors and long vase life.
Culinary: Leaves and flowers of certain species are edible and used in teas (e.g., chrysanthemum tea), salads, and garnishes, especially in East Asian cuisines
Medicinal: Used traditionally to treat headaches, fever, and eye conditions; contains anti-inflammatory compounds.
Insecticidal: Source of natural insecticides called pyrethrins, effective and biodegradable alternatives to synthetic chemicals.
Environmental: Known to improve indoor air quality by removing toxins

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Here’s four tips to get spectacular looking garden mums. Choose your plants in tight bud form. That way, you get to enjoy the blooms longer. And after a few sunny days, your blossoms will open up and start to look like this. When you get your garden mums home, place them in a sunny location. Protect them from any direct rain. This way, your blossoms will last longer. We’re often asked how frequently mums should be watered. And the simple answer is they like the soil to be moist but not soggy wet. So, as a guideline, perhaps watering every second day would be a good recommendation. But remember, when you water, please water all the way around the base of the pot. Avoid getting any water on the tops of your blossoms. Regular deadheading will keep your plants blooming longer. When your blooms were finished, you simply want to take follow the flower stem down to the first leaf and do your pruning there. Pruning will ensure that more flower buds develop and keep your plants blooming longer for you.