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Baby Tears Perennial Mum Plant

15.99
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  • - Minnesota Mum, Cushion Mum
  • - Height: 14-20 inches
  • - Hardiness Zone: 3-9
  • - Exposure: Full Sun
  • - Bloom Time: August-October
  • - Each Quart contains 1 Baby Tears Perennial Mum Plant
Plant Features

Baby Tears Perennial Mums are a charming addition to any garden, boasting delicate, button-sized blooms with pure white petals that may show faint pink outer tones as they mature. These mums form a mounded habit with dense, pompon-like flowers that brighten up fall gardens with their vibrant white color, contrasting beautifully against the green foliage. Not only do they serve as a stunning aesthetic appeal for borders, edgings, and as a focal point, but they also attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects, making them a perfect choice for butterfly gardens, cottage gardens, and any pollinator-friendly space. 

Planting Instructions:

  • - Can be planted anytime the soil temps are 60F

Soil Preparation:

  • - Ideal soil pH: 6.0-7.0, prefers well-drained, fertile soil
  • - Enrich soil with compost and a balanced fertilizer to enhance growth and bloom production

Watering Specifics:

  • - Water regularly to keep the soil consistently moist, especially during dry periods
  • - Avoid overwatering to prevent root rot, particularly in poorly drained soils

Fertilizer Type:

  • - Feed with a balanced fertilizer monthly during the growing season until early August to promote vigorous growth and prolific blooming
  • - Cease fertilization in late summer to prepare plants for dormancy

Pruning and Training:

  • - Pinch back tips through early July to encourage bushiness and more blooms
  • - Cut back foliage after flowering to tidy the plant and help prevent disease

Additional Pest Management:

  • - Monitor for pests such as aphids and spider mites
  • - Treat with organic or chemical insecticides as necessary, always following label instructions

Temperature Tolerance:

  • - Mulch around the base in fall to protect roots during harsh winters
Attribute name Attribute value
Plant Needs
Sunlight 8+ hours
Soil Moisture Moist
Soil Properties Well-drained
Attribute name Attribute value
Plant Characteristics
Mature Spread 16-24 inches
Habit Mounded
Flower Color White
Foliage Color Green
Attracts Bees, Beneficial Insects, Butterflies
Features Cut Flowers
Garden Styles Butterfly Garden, Cottage Garden, Fall Garden, Pollinator Garden
Plant Used for Aesthetic Appeal, Borders and Edging, Focal Point
Pet Friendly No
Tolerates Sandy soil

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These plants are so healthy and have many buds . I’m not a gardener but, know that buying from grow joy will help make me one . I’m very excited to keep planting and watching my landscape flourish. The customer service is excellent too!!!!!!!

From Joyce | September 15, 2024


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