Mums. Chrysanthemum, isn’t that just the best word? A flowerpot of chrysanthemums from Marshall’s Farm Market in the autumn sun. Photo by Amber D. Stoner More flowers: lily, marigold, orchid, ...

Sunny yellow, warm cinnamon, pastel pink, royal purple, rusty red—these are just a few of the available colors of chrysanthemums. Once those colorful blooms begin to fade, though, most gardeners toss ...