Astral White™ Chrysanthemum

Astral White is a white garden mum with early natural-season flowering and a mounded form. Ball Seed lists a height of 12–20 inches, spread of 20–30 inches, sun exposure, and USDA zones 6a–11; Kew classifies the cultivated hybrid as *Chrysanthemum × morifolium* in Asteraceae. Ball’s profile supports the White cultivar identity, while the live product number is retained. ## Garden use and growing conditions The relatively low mound fits front-of-border planting, seasonal beds, and containers; its white flowers make a bright transition from late summer into fall. Ball’s profile gives useful cultivar-specific dimensions, unlike generic garden-mum guidance. Site it in sun and fertile, organic-rich soil that retains moisture without becoming saturated. Iowa State Extension recommends at least six hours of direct sun and moist, well-drained soil for chrysanthemums generally. Bloom dates vary by region; Ball’s September 6 timing is a grower natural-season benchmark, not a guarantee for every landscape. Sources: [Ball Seed: Astral White Garden Mum](https://info.ballseed.com/WEBTRACKPLANTINFO.ASPX?PHID=043100001053813&env=P), [Iowa State University Extension: growing chrysanthemums](https://yardandgarden.extension.iastate.edu/how-to/growing-chrysanthemums-iowa), [RHS chrysanthemum growing guide](https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/chrysanthemum/growing-guide), [Kew: Chrysanthemum × morifolium](https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/77111328-1). ## Maintenance Water regularly during establishment and dry spells, particularly in containers. Remove faded flowers for a neat display. Use the published zones as a selection guide, while recognizing that drainage, winter exposure, and planting date affect survival.