Mum Avalon Sunny Yellow

Chrysanthemum (Avalon Sunny Yellow)

Plant Description:
Chrysanthemums, commonly called garden mums, are herbaceous perennials grown for their abundant, colorful blooms that appear in late summer through fall. The plants feature dense, bushy mounds of dark green, lobed leaves and flower heads that vary in shape—ranging from daisy-like to pompon, cushion, or decorative forms—in colors such as yellow, bronze, red, pink, white, lavender, and orange.

Grow Zone:
Best suited for USDA Zones 5–9. In Zone 9, mums perform best as fall-flowering perennials or seasonal annuals, depending on planting time and heat tolerance.

Height and Width:
Mature plants typically reach 1 to 3 feet tall and 1.5 to 3 feet wide, depending on the variety and growing conditions. Compact cushion types stay smaller, while garden varieties may spread more.

Sun and Water Requirements:
Mums thrive in full sun, requiring at least six hours of direct sunlight daily to produce abundant blooms. They prefer well-drained, fertile soil enriched with organic matter. Keep soil evenly moist but not soggy, watering deeply during dry spells to promote strong root systems and prevent wilting.

Uses:
Garden mums are popular for seasonal borders, containers, mass plantings, and landscape color in autumn. They pair well with ornamental grasses, asters, and pansies for fall displays. Compact varieties make excellent potted plants for patios, porches, and entryways.

Native Range:
Chrysanthemums originated in East Asia, primarily China, where they have been cultivated for over 2,000 years, and later spread to Japan and Europe.

Zone 9 Tips:
In Louisiana and other Zone 9 areas, select early-blooming or heat-tolerant varieties for best results. Plant in late winter or early spring to allow root establishment before summer heat. Provide afternoon shade in extreme heat and mulch around the base to keep roots cool and conserve moisture. Avoid overhead watering to prevent fungal issues on leaves and flowers.

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State-Specific Restrictions - We ARE NOT responsible for any plant(s) that are not listed in these restrictions. Purchaser bears all responsibility for making sure the plant(s) they desire to purchase are not banned from being imported to the shipping state:

Arizona: Juglans spp.  

California: Castanea spp., Juglans spp., Pinus spp., Quercus spp.  

Colorado: Some counties restrict Prunus spp. Please verify your local county regulations.  

Florida: Castanea spp., Cornus spp., Quercus spp., Cornus mas 

Georgia: Vaccinium spp.

Hawaii: Pinus spp. 

Idaho: Humulus lupulus, Mentha spp., Vitis spp.

Indiana: Fragraria spp., Rosa spp. 

Kansas: Juglans spp.

Michigan: Abies spp., Vaccinium spp.

Montana: Pinus spp.

Nevada: Allium spp.

Mentha spp. 

New Jersey: Rosa spp.  

New York: Vitis spp.  

Oregon: Allium spp., Castanea spp., Corylus spp., Humulus lupulus, Quercus spp., Sambucus nigra, Ulmus spp., Vaccinium spp., Vitis spp.

Texas: Juglans spp. 

Washington: Allium spp., Castanea spp., Corylus spp., Humulus lupulus, Vaccinium spp., Vitis spp.  

Wisconsin: Abies spp., Pinus spp., Picea spp., Mentha spp. 

Additionally, we cannot ship plants in soil medium to the following states: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, HI, ID, KS, MS, MT, ND, NM, NV, OK, OR, SD, TX, UT, WA.