Garden Mum Foliage This virtually carefree plant thrives

This virtually carefree plant thrives in high heat and low humidity conditions

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The coneflower is a popular perennial plant that is heat and drought resistant

Garden Mum Foliage This virtually carefree plant thrivesUnlike mums found in a florists shop, garden mums prefer cooler temperatures and continue blooming well into fall. Can mums survive frost? Yes, under the right conditions. Mums should bloom throughout fall until a hard freeze. Deadheading spent blooms encourages new ones to flourish. Insulate mums for colder weather by spreading a couple of inches of mulch or straw over the beds.