Chrysanthemums, sometimes abbreviated to mums or chrysanths, are perennial herbaceous flowering plants in the family Asteraceae that bloom in the autumn. They are native to East Asia and northeastern Europe. Most species originate from East Asia, and the center of diversity is in China.
- Single and Semi-Double: Daisy-like flowers featuring one or more rows of flat petals radiating from a central disc.
- Decorative: Compact, dense heads with layered petals that completely obscure the central disc.
- Spider: Long, tubular petals that droop at the ends, mimicking the appearance of thin spider legs.
- Pompom: Small, tight, perfectly globe-shaped blooms often seen in mass borders or floral arrangements.
- Incurve & Reflex: Incurve petals curve inward towards the center, while reflex petals curve backward and point down.
