Conaco Yellow Mum is a dwarf evergreen perennial with a tidy mounded habit and dark green foliage. The masses of large canary yellow double flowers cover the foliage from late summer to mid fall. Prefers full sun and moist well-drained soil, but protection from afternoon sun in Southern climates. Heat and drought tolerant.
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Type: |
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Height: |
1’ - 2’ |
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Spread: |
2’ - 3' |
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Spacing: |
2.5’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 9 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Yellow |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Pinch back stems as needed to control height. Aphids, thrips and spider mites may cause significant damage. Potential disease problems include Botrytis, leaf spots, rust, powdery mildew, stem and root rots, verticillium wilt, aster yellows, and viruses.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Coral Bells, Cheddar Pink, Dead Nettle
IMAGE: Photos by High Valley Farm, I personally never cared for yellow Mums but this Conaco Yellow changed my mind this year
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
