As summer gives way to cooler temperatures, your garden can continue to thrive with the vibrant hues of fall-blooming flowers. While beach and pool days may end and daylight shortens, autumn offers a selection of plants that begin their season as the cold sets in or extend into this time from mid-summer.
To keep your garden lively, you might consider purchasing established plants from a nursery to plant before the frost hits, or use container plants to brighten your porch.
Yarrow, native to California, has flat clusters of small blossoms and feathery leaves. With a bloom period from April to October, these flowers can grace your garden throughout the seasons.
Asters, appearing when many plants fade, bloom in shades of purple and blue from August through October. They attract butterflies, providing lively activity before winter.
Goldenrods showcase yellow blossoms from late summer into fall. They are resistant to deer and drought, offering an easy-care option for your garden.
Black-eyed Susans, with their vibrant yellow flowers, bloom from summer to fall. Self-seeding, they promise a yearly return with minimal effort.
Chrysanthemums, a classic autumn flower, come in many colors like reds and pinks. Often grown as annuals, they are actually perennials that can withstand winters in several U.S. gardening zones. Retain them for many colorful falls.
Enjoy these varieties to keep your garden colorful and inviting as temperatures drop.
