The earliest mum was a daisy-like flower found in China. These were cross-pollinated to the point that the flowers grew in such an array of colors and forms that by 800 B.C., they had become considered so prestigious that only Japanese royalty and the wealthy were permitted to have them in their gardens.
There is a chrysanthemum festival on September 22-October 13 in Japan. Many dress in robes completely covered with mums. The chrysanthemum is found on several royal flags--not the national flag.
These are fall flowers. When the perennials and annuals begin to die away it is time for mums.
A great festival is held in the Dallas, Texas area related to the Texas Homecoming Mum. These mums are not only the very large blooms but they are decorated in the most elaborate ways including tiny lights, gold and silver ribbons, etc.
In Malta chrysanthemums are associated with funerals and are considered unlucky.
There is a chrysanthemum festival on September 22-October 13 in Japan. Many dress in robes completely covered with mums. The chrysanthemum is found on several royal flags--not the national flag.
These are fall flowers. When the perennials and annuals begin to die away it is time for mums.
A great festival is held in the Dallas, Texas area related to the Texas Homecoming Mum. These mums are not only the very large blooms but they are decorated in the most elaborate ways including tiny lights, gold and silver ribbons, etc.
In Malta chrysanthemums are associated with funerals and are considered unlucky.
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