# chrysanthemums (*Chrysanthemum*)

Chrysanthemums, or mums, are bright and cheerful flowers that bloom in many colors. They are often seen in gardens and are loved for their beautiful shapes and lovely scents.

- **Category:** [Plants](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/plant)
- **Rarity:** Common
- **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low
- **Habitat:** Gardens
- **Also known as:** Chrysanth, Chrysanthemum, Mum, Mums

![chrysanthemums](https://res.cloudinary.com/drieglelr/image/upload/v1771426112/objects/3873.jpg)

## Appearance

The chrysanthemums has dense, often multi-layered petals arranged in a vibrant array of colors, including white, yellow, pink, red, and purple. Its bushy form and numerous flowers make it a striking visual display, often appearing spherical or dome-shaped.

## Taxonomy

- **Kingdom:** Plantae
- **Phylum:** Tracheophyta
- **Class:** Magnoliopsida
- **Order:** Asterales
- **Family:** Asteraceae
- **Genus:** Chrysanthemum

## Interesting facts

- Ancient Chinese people first grew chrysanthemums over 3,000 years ago, not just for beauty!
- In Japan, chrysanthemums are so special they are the national flower and appear on the Emperor's crest!
- Some chrysanthemums have a superpower! Their natural chemicals can repel pesky insects.
- You can drink chrysanthemums! Certain varieties are brewed into a delicious and healthy tea.

## Special abilities

- **Pest Power:** Chrysanthemums can produce natural chemicals called pyrethrins that help them defend against hungry insects.
- **Flower Flair:** Chrysanthemums has many diverse flower shapes and colors that help them attract a wide variety of insect pollinators.
- **Autumn Awakening:** Chrysanthemums can bloom late in the year, helping them provide color and nectar when other flowers are fading.

## Measurements & details

- **Height:** 30-150 cm
- **Spread:** 30-90 cm
- **Flower Size:** 1-20 cm
- **Bloom Season:** Late_summer_to_fall
- **Edible:** Yes
- **Toxicity:** Mild
- **Lifecycle:** Perennial
- **Pollination Method:** Insect

## Ecological connections

- **Pollinates:** honey bee (*Apis mellifera*) — collects nectar and pollen
- **Pollinates:** [Monarch butterfly](https://www.snappit.app/explore/monarch-butterfly) (*Danaus plexippus*) — visits late-season flowers
- **Eats:** cotton aphid (*Aphis gossypii*) — feeds on plant sap

## Traits

- [Flowering](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/flowering): Flowering plants are any plants that produce flowers as part of their reproductive cycle.
- [Ornamental](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/ornamental): Ornamental plants are cultivated primarily for their aesthetic appeal, enhancing landscapes and gardens with their attractive foliage, flowers, or form.
- [Fragrant Flower](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/fragrant-flower): Fragrant flowers emit a pleasant aroma, often to attract pollinators or for defense.
- [Colorful](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/colorful): Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
- [Fall Color](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/fall-color): Fall color refers to the seasonal change in foliage pigmentation, primarily in deciduous plants, displaying vibrant hues.
- [Pollinator Magnet](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/pollinator-magnet): Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
- [Urban Friendly](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/urban-friendly): This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces.

## Collections

- [Plants](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/plants)

## Safety

**Danger:** 1/5 · Very low

Always ask an adult before picking flowers, and be gentle with them.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### How to identify chrysanthemums?

Start with the whole plant, then compare leaf arrangement, leaf edges, stems and any flowers or fruit. Opposite leaves grow in pairs; alternate leaves come one at a time along the stem. These details tell you far more together than a single green leaf does. Plant Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details.

### How tall is chrysanthemums?

30-150 cm

### How wide does chrysanthemums spread?

30-90 cm

### How big are the flowers on chrysanthemums?

1-20 cm

### When does chrysanthemums bloom?

Late_summer_to_fall

### Is chrysanthemums edible?

Yes

### Is chrysanthemums toxic?

Mild

### What is chrysanthemums's lifecycle?

Perennial

## Where to spot

- [Rakujuen Park](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/rakujuen-park) — Shizuoka, JP · Park
- [Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/shinjuku-gyoen-national-garden) — Kanto, JP · Park
- [Gifu Park](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/gifu-park) — Gifu, JP · Park
- [Sengan-en Garden](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/sengan-en-garden) — Kyushu, JP · Park
- [Suizenji Jōjuen Garden](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/suizenji-jojuen-garden) — Kyushu, JP · Park

[View all places to see chrysanthemums](https://www.snappit.app/guides/where-to-see/chrysanthemums)

## Watch

- [Play video: chrysanthemums](https://www.snappit.app/videos/chrysanthemums)
- [YouTube](https://youtube.com/watch?v=crn_v_96T5M)

## More Plants

- [white snakeroot](https://www.snappit.app/explore/white-snakeroot) (*Ageratina altissima*)
- [tree-of-heaven](https://www.snappit.app/explore/tree-of-heaven) (*Ailanthus altissima*)
- [western sword fern](https://www.snappit.app/explore/western-sword-fern) (*Polystichum munitum*)
- [common milkweed](https://www.snappit.app/explore/common-milkweed) (*Asclepias syriaca*)

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Source: [Chrysanthemums: Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/chrysanthemums)