Daisy Garden Mum is a clump-forming perennial chrysanthemum discovered growing near Korean chrysanthemums at Niche Gardens in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The variety 'Niche's October Glow' grows 24 to 36 inches tall with a spread of 12 to 24 inches, producing showy, daisy-like flowers from September through frost. Hardy in zones 4 to 9 (though some sources suggest zone 5 as the minimum), it thrives in full sun with moderate water and minimal maintenance, making it a reliable late-season pollinator magnet for fall gardens.
Full Sun
Moderate
4-9
36in H x 24in W
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Single, daisy-like flowers with golden centers bloom reliably from late summer into the first hard frost, giving you color when most other perennials are fading. The plant forms tight clumps with strong upright stems that need just a light pinch in early summer to stay full and compact. Butterflies flock to it throughout its long bloom window, and deer and rabbits leave it alone entirely, a rare gift in the fall garden.
Daisy Garden Mum serves as a backbone for fall garden displays, bridging the gap between summer color and winter dormancy. Its long bloom period from September through frost makes it invaluable for extending the pollinator season when native plants are declining. The compact growth habit and sturdy stems mean it works equally well in perennial borders, containers, or cutting gardens, providing fresh flowers for late-season arrangements.
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Pinch stem tips back from late spring to mid-summer (e.g., Memorial Day through the 4th of July) as needed to control height and encourage bushy, compact vegetative growth. After flowering finishes, cut the entire plant back to 6 inches and apply mulch such as straw or evergreen boughs for winter protection.
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“This variety has roots in a serendipitous discovery at Niche Gardens, a respected plant nursery in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. 'Niche's October Glow' appeared spontaneously in a bed of Chrysanthemum 'Single Apricot Korean' chrysanthemums, suggesting it arose as a natural cross or sport among the Korean mums already being grown there. The variety was recognized and preserved by the nursery team, who eventually introduced it to the wider gardening public, giving gardeners access to a plant that had already proven itself reliable in North Carolina's growing conditions.”