Autumn Gardening: 5 Fall Flowers to Brighten Your Landscape

Fall Flowers

Sweater weather is just around the corner and with it hints of red, orange, and yellow peeking through fading green canopies. Here’s a list of some of the best annuals and perennials to brighten your fall landscape.

Chrysanthemums (commonly referred to as ‘mums’) come in a variety of colors. They are considered the most popular fall flower.

Annuals

Chrysanthemums– A fall favorite because they come in a variety of colors – orange, yellow, peach, red, pink, and white. Though they need regular watering, they thrive in cooler temperatures, and their colors are most vibrant during the autumn months.

Pansies– Pansies are an ideal flower during the autumn weather and can survive some frosty mornings. They are perky, fast growing, and a great option for fall containers.

Croton– This annual plant will provide a brilliant pop of color in your landscape. A riot of color – reds, orange

Croton is an annual flowering plant, and a great option for fall containers.

Perennials

Goldenrod– An aesthetically pleasing wildflower that is known to attract butterflies. Pick a spot in your yard with some room, as it does spread over time. Dividing it every two to three years will help to keep it in check.

Asters– Butterflies and bees love this one. Asters are especially irresistible to the monarch butterfly, who feed on the nectar during fall migration. Asters provides a perfect pop of color on a cool fall day. They are sun-loving and will work in your yard or container garden.

Asters are a sun-loving perennial with shallow blooms that attract various species of bees and butterflies