Chrysanthemum x rubellum 'Country Girl' (aka 'Clara Curtis' ) - HARDY GARDEN MUM 'COUNTRY GIRL'
Single pink flowers attract butterflies and variety of insects.
Late bloomer, with fairly long flowering season, excellent cut flower.
Easy to grow, trouble free, due to the aromatic leaves also completely deer and rabbit resistant.
Spreads into wide clumps.
Blooming Time: July/August - September/October
Size: 1' tall x 1-2' wide clumps
USDA Zones: 5 to 9
Culture: full sun - half sun, average soil with some drainage (excessive winter moisture can damage or even kill garden mums)
Moisture Needs: average
Deer/Rabbit Resistant: yes / yes
Attracts Butterflies or Pollinators: yes / yes
Attracts Hummingbirds: no
Pot Size: square 3.5" x 4" deep perennial pot
Plant Combinations: can be combined with majority of common perennials and grasses
Picture Copyright: Rob Chambon, Facebook
Chrysanthemum x rubellum 'Country Girl' (aka 'Clara Curtis' ) - HARDY GARDEN MUM 'COUNTRY GIRL'
Single pink flowers attract butterflies and variety of insects.
Late bloomer, with fairly long flowering season, excellent cut flower.
Easy to grow, trouble free, due to the aromatic leaves also completely deer and rabbit resistant.
Spreads into wide clumps.
Blooming Time: July/August - September/October
Size: 1' tall x 1-2' wide clumps
USDA Zones: 5 to 9
Culture: full sun - half sun, average soil with some drainage (excessive winter moisture can damage or even kill garden mums)
Moisture Needs: average
Deer/Rabbit Resistant: yes / yes
Attracts Butterflies or Pollinators: yes / yes
Attracts Hummingbirds: no
Pot Size: square 3.5" x 4" deep perennial pot
Plant Combinations: can be combined with majority of common perennials and grasses
Picture Copyright: Rob Chambon, Facebook