Chrysanthemum

flowers · autumn · East Asia · gardening

Ancient Asian flowers. Chrysanthemums come from East Asia, especially China, where they have been grown and loved for thousands of years. They're so important in some Asian cultures that they appear in art, poetry, and celebrations.

Autumn superstars. These flowers naturally bloom when it gets cool in fall, making them perfect for late-season gardens when many other flowers have stopped blooming. Their timing is one reason people all over the world love to grow them.

Thousands of varieties. Gardeners and plant scientists have created so many different types of chrysanthemums that there are thousands of varieties to choose from. They come in almost every color you can imagine, from pure white to deep purple to sunny yellow.

Perennial powerhouses. Chrysanthemums are perennial plants, which means if you plant them right, they'll come back year after year and bloom again when autumn arrives. This makes them great flowers for people who want something reliable in their garden.

Spread worldwide. Although chrysanthemums started in East Asia, people loved them so much that they brought them to gardens all around the world. Now you can find them growing in nearly every country that has an autumn season.