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RedCrocus Venus Purple Garden Mum, Purple Chrysanthemum x morifolium, Pollinator Attracting, Container & Garden Bed Plant, Late Summer- Fall Blooms 9" Pot (Pack of 2)

RedCrocus Venus Purple Garden Mum, Purple Chrysanthemum x morifolium, Pollinator Attracting, Container & Garden Bed Plant, Late Summer- Fall Blooms 9" Pot (Pack of 2)

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Venus Purple' Garden Mum Mum, Purple Venus Purple

Description

This vibrant perennial features richly colored purple blooms with full, bushy foliage. It thrives in well-drained soil and provides a splash of color throughout the growing season, making it perfect for garden beds and borders.

Suggested Uses

Ideal for garden borders, landscape beds, containers, and pollinator gardens. Its striking purple blossoms also add visual interest to floral arrangements.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name: Chrysanthemum x morifolium 'Venus Purple'
  • Common Name: Venus Purple' Garden Mum
  • Size & Growth: Usually reaches 12-18 inches tall with a spread of 12 inches, Moderate growth rate
  • Hardiness Zones: 5-9
  • Foliage Type: Green, lobed, and slightly fuzzy
  • Bloom Time: Late summer to fall
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
    • Light Requirements: Full sun to part shade
  • Attracts Pollinators: Yes
  • Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant: Moderately resistant
  • Pet Warning: Toxic to pets if ingested
  • Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower: Yes
  • Grows Well With: Marigolds, asters, ornamental grasses

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions: Plant in spring after the danger of frost has passed, spacing plants 18 inches apart.
  • Soil Moisture: Keep consistently moist, not waterlogged.
  • Soil Type: Well-drained, loamy soil.
  • Humidity: Average household humidity is suitable.
  • Pruning Instructions: Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continued flowering.
  • Winter Care: Mulch in colder zones to protect roots; may require indoor overwintering in zone 5.
  • Planting Depth: 1-2 inches below soil surface.
  • Fertilization: Apply balanced fertilizer monthly during active growth.
  • Special Care: Remove weeds regularly, pinching back for bushier growth if desired.
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