{"product_id":"mammoth-lavender-daisy-mum","title":"Mammoth Lavender Daisy Mum","description":"\u003ch1\u003eA University of Minnesota Hardy Lavender Mum That Returns Every Year\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMammoth Lavender Daisy Mum (\u003cem\u003eChrysanthemum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Mammoth Lavender Daisy') is part of the celebrated Mammoth series bred by the University of Minnesota for our toughest winters — a true perennial garden mum that returns and grows larger each year, not a throwaway florist mum. It builds a huge cushion up to 3 to 4 feet wide, covered in soft lavender-pink daisy blooms with golden centers in fall. Cold-hardy to zone 3, deer-resistant, and pollinator-friendly, it's a Minnesota-bred staple for sunny borders in Edina, Woodbury, and Maple Grove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMammoth Lavender Daisy Mum Plant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mce-item-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChrysanthemum 'Mammoth Lavender Daisy'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24–36 in. tall, 36–48 in. wide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–9 (Twin Cities is zone 4b–5a — fully hardy; bred by the U of M for cold climates)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun (6+ hours)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLate summer into fall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Color\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLavender-pink daisy with a golden center\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWell-drained; tolerates clay; prefers good drainage over winter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Hardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReliable to zone 3 — a true returning perennial mum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUsually avoided by deer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLandscape Uses in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFall-color anchor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Its huge cushion form gives a shrub-like mound of soft fall color. Space 3–4 feet apart for full size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator and cut-flower gardens:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late bees and butterflies work the flowers, and the blooms are great for fall bouquets. Pair with asters, ornamental grasses, and sedum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpring (late April–May) is strongly preferred\u003c\/strong\u003e so the plant establishes deep roots before winter — the key to hardy mum survival. Avoid fall planting; fall-planted mums often fail to overwinter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant Mammoth Lavender Daisy Mum\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDig a hole twice the root ball width at the same depth, mixing in compost. Set the crown level, backfill, water well, and mulch 2–3 inches deep. Space 3–4 feet apart. Pinch the tips once or twice in early summer for a denser, more floriferous dome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering Mammoth Lavender Daisy Mum\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst year:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water every 2–3 days at first, then weekly through the season to build strong roots. Stop 2–3 weeks before the ground freezes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter year one:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water during dry spells; established plants are fairly drought-tolerant. Leave the dead stems standing over winter for crown protection and cut back in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is this different from the mums sold at stores in fall?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — this is a U of M-bred hardy perennial mum that overwinters and grows bigger each year, unlike florist mums, which usually aren't winter-hardy here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Why plant in spring instead of fall?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpring planting gives roots a full season to establish, which is essential for surviving Minnesota winters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will it survive a Minnesota winter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — bred specifically by the University of Minnesota for zone 3–4 winters, with good drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Should I pinch it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePinch the growing tips once or twice before early July for a fuller, more flower-packed dome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMammoth Coral Daisy Mum (Chrysanthemum):\u003c\/strong\u003e A coral daisy mum from the same hardy U of M series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAster:\u003c\/strong\u003e A classic fall pollinator partner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLittle Bluestem (Schizachyrium):\u003c\/strong\u003e A native grass for fall texture.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#2 Gallon","offer_id":54315441258801,"sku":null,"price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/mammoth-lavender-daisy-mum.jpg?v=1779747492","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/mammoth-lavender-daisy-mum","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}