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Mums (Chrysanthemums) were cultivated in China as a flowering herb as far back as the 15th century BC. The ancient Chinese made good use of the mum flower, with the root brewed in a tea to alleviate headaches, and as a remedy for flu. Mums (Chrysanthemums) are usually considered herbaceous perennials. Mums (Chrysanthemums) come in a wide variety of colors, including white, off-white, yellow, gold, bronze, red, burgundy, pink, lavender and purple.
How Long Does It Take for a Mum's Seed to Grow? A shrubby perennial, chrysanthemum is valued for the masses of bright, daisy-like flowers that adorn the plant in late summer and autumn. Depending on the variety, chrysanthemums reach heights of 1 to 5 feet at maturity. Blooms are single or double, and the range of colors includes shades of red, yellow, white, orange and lavender. Familiarly known as mums, chrysanthemums are suitable for growing in U.S. Department of Agriculture hardiness zones 5 through 9.