Fall is a time when the air is cool and the leaves are falling. This doesn’t seem like the best time to plant flowers, right? Wrong! Here are 30 late-blooming flowers you can plant in the fall!
Asters
Asters are absolutely beautiful flowers. You can plant them in a different range of colors and they thrive in the fall time. Some asters are frost tolerant, which makes them perfect for the cooler weather. Here’s a tip: plant them in either the full sun or partial shade.
Calendula
Calendula plants have very sunshine-like colors: yellows and oranges. Calendula is not only a beautiful plant to look at, but also practical to humans. Did you know that calendula has medicinal properties? It can be used to treat burns and cuts as well as acne. It also has anti-inflammatory properties that can help you if they are put in ointments.
Cabbage
Cabbage plants are not technically flowers, but they still look pretty on your lawn! Cabbage comes in a different array of colors, but are their prettiest when they are purple (in my opinion anyway). These plants can survive even the frostiest temperatures, making them the best for planting during the fall season. For the best growth, make sure you plant this in a sunny area.
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemums are flowers that come in an array of colors such as reds, yellows, and oranges — giving us all the fall colors we need. A light frost is no match for this flower! Just make sure you plant them in partial or full sun so they can grow to their full potential.
Sunflowers
Sunflowers just scream fall, don’t they? They are mainly bright yellow (there are other colors too such as red and purple) and go perfectly next to the hayride you are planning to go on in the cooler months. Sunflowers are also frost tolerant, making them the best choice for fall planting. Did you know that sunflowers come in two sizes? Tall and dwarf size. I think the difference is pretty self-explanatory.
Daisies
Daisies just bring joy to me whenever I look at them. The more daisies, the better! Daisies look absolutely stunning when they are grown as a clump. The cool part is that they are not only frost-tolerant, but they are also rarely affected by diseases or pests. A plant that can survive elements out of our control? That sounds like the plant for me!
Marigolds
Marigolds come in oranges, yellows, and reds. Marigolds might have the colors of fall, but it is important to remember that they won’t survive the first frost, which is something to keep in mind when planting them. Have a vegetable garden? Marigolds are a great companion to them, helping keep pests at bay and keeping your vegetables intact.
Pansies
Pansies come in vibrant colors and give a little bit of a tropical feel to your garden. There are quite a few different color combinations that pansies come in, which is great for getting color variety. Pansies can survive the first frost of the season, which makes them perfect for fall!
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Petunias
Petunias thrive in the summer, but that doesn’t mean they don’t shine in the fall! Some types of petunias are frost tolerant and some are not, so keep that in mind when picking out your seeds or plants. These flowers grow best in the sun, but they can also tolerate some partial shade.
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Snapdragons
Snapdragons are the most valuable player when it comes to fall flowers. These flowers can tolerate a full frost and they can grow pretty high, ranging from 15 inches to 48 inches tall.
Cone Flowers
Bees love cone flowers! You might think of them getting their pollen during spring, but they also need some in the fall. The cone flower also thrives in dry or moist soil, making it perfect for the cooler season.
Roses
Roses are a mainstay year-round but they can bloom into fall. You can pick whatever color you’d like for your roses, but I recommend choosing a color that will fit right in during the colder months.
Canna Lilies
Canna Lilies give off a tropical vibe, but don’t let that fool you! These beauties are right at home during the fall time, as long as they get a lot of sunshine.
Celosia
Celosia looks like it has feathers, right? Some say it resembles the feathers of a rooster. Regardless if you believe that or not, this flower comes in fall colors and will delight you all season.
Goldenrod
Goldenrod will bring the sunshine to your garden even if it’s gloomy out! They will also bring the bees and beautiful butterflies. Goldenrod makes the fall feel like spring.
Japanese Anemone
The Japanese anemone might seem more like a springtime flower with the way it looks, but don’t let that fool you. This flower blooms during the late summer and early fall, making it a great addition to the fall season.
Sweet Alyssum
Sweet alyssum are beautiful white flowers that grow in clumps. It might look nice and dainty, but it can actually handle a good frost. This makes it the ideal plant for the fall season.
Fountain Grass
While fountain grass is technically a part of the grass family, it still looks pretty and can add some extra oomph to your garden. Who doesn’t want beautiful grass next to their fall flowers?
Black-Eyed Susan
The black-eyed Susan is identified by its black or brown center in the flower. The contrast between the center and the petals is so beautiful that you will want to plant more black-eyed Susans in your garden.
Beautyberry
The beautyberry has, well, beautiful berries on it. The purple of this plant is so bright it will be a nice contrast to the falling leaves. Plant the beautyberry in spring or summer and enjoy it all fall.
Coral Bells
Coral bells come in many different colors, such as red, green, and white. They stick around for a long time, giving you the fall flower to outlast the rest.
Helenium
If you want more butterflies in your garden, then you should plant helenium. Butterflies seem to flock to the vibrant yellow, red, or orange helenium plant. They mainly bloom in late summer and fall, so be sure to plant them early enough.
Lobelia
Lobelia thrives in colder weather. The purples of the plant are the perfect contrast to the reds, yellows, and oranges of other plants. If you end up planting lobelia too early, you can trim it to motivate it for more blooming.
Sedum
There are different types of sedum for different seasons, so make sure you find one that is of the autumn variety. This is another plant that butterflies and pollinators love to go to, so you will have some wildlife in your garden when you plant sedum.
Russian Sage
Russian sage is a beautiful plant that blooms with purple flowers. It can survive the driest of conditions and even some bad soil, making it perfect for the cold weather.
Dahlias
Dahlias are some of the most beautiful plants out there. They have ornate petals and vibrant colors. However, there is a warning to pet owners – these flowers are highly toxic to your pets. That is just something to think about if you decide to plant dahlias in your garden.
Nasturtium
Nasturtium comes in many vibrant colors, such as pink, orange, and yellow. These flowers feel right at home next to your vegetable garden since nasturtium is edible (but I wouldn’t recommend eating it).
Zinnias
Zinnias are another flower that attracts butterflies. They can’t get enough of this plant! Zinnias also seem to come in many different colors, making them the perfect plant to liven up your garden.
Cosmos
If you want to have a variety of colors in your garden, then the cosmos flower is perfect for you! The colors range from red, to pink, and white. Cosmos will definitely pop wherever you put them!
Autumn Crocus
When planting crocus, make sure you get the autumn type so they can thrive during the colder months. These flowers come in shades of purple and white, giving you a bit of a springtime feel during the fall.
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