Fall Flowering Plants

Most people think of “fall color” as trees and shrubs that turn scarlet, yellow and orange. Yet, there are quite a few plants that come into or continue to bloom late summer and fall that deserve our attention. These fall flowering plants can hold their own against the changing leaves and should be considered for a unique place in the garden. Below is a list of fall blooming plants to extend your gardening season:

Bulbs:
Cannas, Dahlias, Fall Flowering Crocus, Liatris

Annuals:
Flowering Cabbage, Flowering Kale, Garden Mums, Gazanias, Pansies

Perennials:
Artemesia, Aster, Boltonia, Campanula, Chelone, Coreopsis, Eupatorium, Geranium, Helenium, Hibiscus, Leucanthemum, Lychnis, Phlox, Rudbeckia, Sedum, Solidago

Shrubs:
Sweet Autumn Clematis, Hydrangea (most), Potentilla, Roses, Spireas, Weigela (Red Prince, Pink Poppet, Rumba), Witch Hazel