Ryan's Pink Old-Fashion Mum is a clumping perennial with rich green foliage. The large soft lavender pink daisy-like flowers with white haloed yellow centers bloom profusely from late summer through fall. Prefers afternoon shade in the south and consistently moist well-drained soil. Tolerates light shade.
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Height: |
2' - 3' |
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Spread: |
1.5’ - 2.5' |
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Spacing: |
2’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 9 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Pink |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Pinch back in early summer to control height. Aphids, spider mites, and thrips can cause significant damage. Potential disease include leaf spots, rust, powdery mildew, stem and root rots, aster yellows, and wilt.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Native Gardens, Rock Gardens, Foundational Plantings.
COMPANION PLANTS: Phlox, Speedwell, Coneflower
IMAGES: Photoset by Andrey Zharkikh, 2011.10.22_16.13.12_CIMG6664, (2) 2011.10.22_16.12.58_CIMG6663
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
