Mums (Chrysanthemum) are cheerful, long-blooming known for their dense, daisy-like flowers in shades of white, yellow, orange, pink, red, and purple that brighten gardens in late summer and fall. They prefer full sun, rich, well-drained soil, and regular watering, and work beautifully in containers, borders, or seasonal displays — pinch back young plants to encourage bushier growth and remove spent blooms to keep flowers coming.