Chrysanthemums are actually native to Northern Europe and Asia: China hosts a huge variety of mums, and the flowers are featured prominently in Chinese art and autumnal festivals. Luckily for us, mums grow well in most of the United States! Most mums are hardy from zones 5 to 9. In selecting a place to plant your mums, be sure to choose a location with full sun, as mums need lots of sunlight to bloom. You'll also want to choose a spot without drainage issues: mums do not like wet roots. Mums can also be planted in containers, making them even easier to store during winter.