Propagation: Do hardy mums have seeds?, 3 by

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There are 2 types of Mums, the varieties offered in the Spring that are not hardy, and those offered in the Fall that are hardy.

The hardy ones do not produce seeds. I believe they are sterile. Spring types do reseed.

I have grown the hardy types for years in my zone 4a and have never lost any. They can be divided and/or propagated by cuttings (stems and roots). I cut them back after blooming to the ground. I don't mulch or baby them. They come back every year just a bit wider in clump.

There are a few Fall Mums that are not hardy in my zone. They tend to be fancier. Those below are the ones I have grown without loss.

I forgot to add that Home Depot sells them in the Fall. That is where I got mine from. Lowe's probably also. I got the 3" pot size since the enlarge pretty quick each year.

This message was edited Oct 27, 2014 11:04 PM