There are two main types of mums: florist and garden. Florist mums are annuals, enjoyed for a season and then gone. Garden ...
There are two mum types: florist and garden perennial mums. Botanically, they are both members of the genus Chrysanthemum, ...
Students crossed mums in the collection, creating new flower forms. Visitors voted each year for their favorites. To preserve this history, the Botanic Garden has developed the Chrysanthemum Hall of ...
Editor's note: This story was originally published in Oct. 13 and has been updated with news of the 1,000-bloom mum. The star of Longwood Gardens’ Chrysanthemum Festival has canceled at the last ...