15 Perennials You’ll Want to Plant This Fall
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When the summer ends and the temperatures begin to drop, there’s still plenty of potential for your garden in the coming seasons. Now that fall has arrived, it’s the perfect time to plant perennials that will not only survive the winter, but actually thrive in the spring.
Plant them once and they will continue to deliver color, texture and shape for seasons to come — perennials are the gift that keeps on giving. If you’re looking for pops of color, low maintenance ground cover, or something in between, here are 15 perennials you can plant this fall.
Peonies
There are good reasons why peonies are a gardener’s favorite. With their brilliant colors and the sweet fragrance, these big, fluffy flowers surely make a romantic statement to any garden. They’re a little slow to start, but once peonies get going, they’ll bloom for decades. Plant them in the fall so they can get their roots set before winter.
Hostas
The hosta is practically foolproof and is a great addition to any garden, providing a lush backdrop of leaves. They come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes and colors, and are perfect for shady spots where many plants won’t grow. Plant them in the fall, and you’ll have a low maintenance green oasis come spring.
Daylilies
They are tough as nails but will make your garden pretty with their long lasting blooms. Although each bloom only lasts a day, the plant produces so many that you won’t notice. Fall planting helps these low maintenance beauties settle in before their spring show and they can handle a variety of conditions.
Coneflowers
Echinacea, or coneflowers, is a must for any pollinator friendly garden. Not only do they showcase beautiful daisy like flowers in shades of pink, purple and white but they will attract bees and butterflies. Drought tolerant and deer resistant, they make a good low maintenance choice for fall planting.
Black-Eyed Susans
There’s a reason these cheery yellow flowers are iconic. Black eyed Susans are a sunny burst of color in any garden and do well in full sun. They are very hardy and a perfect fall planting. Once they’ve been established, they’ll bloom from midsummer through early fall for years to come.
Sedum
Stonecrop (Sedum) is a tough as nails, yet attractive, succulent-like perennial. Its leaves are fleshy and come in a variety of shapes and sizes; in the fall it produces clusters of tiny star shaped flowers. Once planted, it’s easy to care for and is a perfect choice for sunny, dry spots in your garden.
Russian Sage
A drought tolerant perennial, Russian sage adds whimsy to your garden with tall, airy spikes of lavender blue flowers. It has silvery foliage that also looks good against other plants. Plant it in the fall and by next summer you’ll have a gorgeous, easy to maintain plant that attracts pollinators.
Catmint
Catmint is a favorite of both gardeners and cats! Its aromatic foliage keeps deer and rabbits away, and its lavender blue flowers bloom most of the summer. This low maintenance perennial can take heat, drought and even poor soil, and if planted in the fall, will fill your garden for years to come.
Hellebores
Hellebores are the answer if you’re looking for something to bring color to your garden even in the cold months. These shade loving perennials are also known as the Lenten rose and can bloom as early as February. Plant in the fall and you’ll be rewarded with a beautiful bloom when all other plants are still dormant.
Shasta Daisies
The classic white petaled beauties are shasta daisies and they add a clean, fresh look to any garden. Relatively low maintenance, they’re long blooming perennials that like full sun. Planting in fall allows them time to get strong roots for a better blooming show in the summer.
Coral Bells
Coral bells are prized for their foliage in a full range of colors, from deep purples to bright lime greens. They do grow delicate bell shaped flowers, but it’s the leaves that are the show. Plant in the fall and enjoy pops of color in your garden borders or shady areas come spring.
Bee Balm
According to Southern Botanical, bee balm is a magnet for pollinators and will draw bees, butterflies and hummingbirds to your garden. A great plant to add a bit of wild beauty, with its bright, shaggy blooms in shades of red, pink and purple. Bee balm planted in the fall has time to get established before it bursts into bloom in mid summer.
Bleeding Hearts
Bleeding hearts are named for their romantic, heart shaped flowers that dangle beautifully from arching stems. They’re ideal for shady spots and have an old fashioned charm which will enhance any garden. Plant them in the fall and by spring you will have these pretty, nostalgic blooms to enjoy.
Lupines
Tall spires of bright colored flowers in shades of blue, purple, pink and white make lupines showstoppers. Cooler climates are ideal for these stately perennials and fall planting is a good choice. In spring, they’ll draw butterflies, and admiring glances.
Yarrow
Yarrow is a low maintenance, tough perennial with fern like foliage and small flower clusters with flat tops. Drought tolerant, it thrives in full sun and is perfect for areas that don’t get a lot of water. For a long season of bright blooms and pollinator power, plant yarrow in the fall.
Disclaimer: This list is solely the author’s opinion based on research and publicly available information.
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