Fall flowers come in an array of colors, shapes, and sizes suitable for any garden style.
Here are 40 fall flowers to keep your landscape blooming into autumn.
Mums (Chrysanthemum spp.)
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Mums are quintessential fall flowers.
They start blooming in September and last until frost.
And the many species come in various bloom shapes and colors.
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When selecting mums for fall planting, look for a plant that isnt in full bloom yet.
It will struggle less with transplanting.
check that to keep the soil moist but not soggy for the best flowering.
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Pot Marigold (Calendula officinalis)
Marigolds will first bloom in the late spring to early summer.
These plants feature daisy-like flowers that typically come in yellow or orange.
They are typically grown as annuals but might self-seed in your garden.
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Its bright red flowers stretch around 2 inches long and grow in clusters on erect stems above the foliage.
It can bloom from June until the first fall frost.
Plants can be potted in the fall for overwintering indoors.
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Sweet Alyssum (Lobularia maritima)
Sweet alyssum spreads with mounds of gray-green, lance-shaped foliage.
Its clusters of small, four-petal, sweet-scented flowers first bloom in the spring.
Then, the plant will often decline in the heat of summer.
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Cut it back by half at this point.
You also can plant seeds in August for fall flowers.
Nasturtium (Tropaeolum spp.)
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Most plants in the genus feature brightly colored flowers.
These are typically low-maintenance plants, appreciating watering during periods of drought.
Violet (Viola spp.)
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There are hundreds of species in theViolagenus.
In general, violet refers to the low-growing, mounding plants that spread readily in the garden.
Many species struggle in the summer but will revive and bloom in the fall with their showy five-petal flowers.
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Use a slow-release fertilizer in late summer to encourage fall flowers.
Snapdragon (Antirrhinum majus)
Snapdragons are tender perennials that are also grown as annuals.
They can flower from spring to frost in the fall in cool climates.
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The plants get their common name because the tubular flowers somewhat appear like a dragon’s head.
This annual stretches 4 to 10 inches long with densely packed blooms on upright stems.
The flowers have a daisy-like look, stretching almost 2 inches across.
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Pink to purple petals extend out from bright golden centers.
They can be planted all season, from spring to fall.
They form on long stems and stretch around 2 to 3 inches across.
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They tend to make long-lasting cut flowers.
To encourage continued blooming, deadhead the spent flowers.
Plant it in the early spring or fall.
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Goldenrod (Solidago spp.)
Goldenrod is a perennial wildflower with tiny yellow blooms that form in clusters on upright stems.
They are pretty attractive to butterflies and bees.
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Remove the spent flower clusters to prolong blooming.
It is usually planted in the spring or fall.
The domed clusters of tiny flowers offer delicate fall interest, and the blooms have a pleasant vanilla scent.
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Cut your plants to the ground in the winter to maintain vigorous growth.
And don’t be put off by the name.
This North American native isn’t classed as invasive.
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Its a small, mounded shrub with aromatic foliage.
Ensure your plant has good soil drainage; it does not tolerate soggy soil.
It prefers soil with sharp drainage.
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The plant blooms with small, star-shaped flowers that start pink but darken to red in the fall.
Pinch the plant back in the spring to encourage bushier growth.
It’s best planted in the spring to deliver fall garden splendor.
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Plant it in the late summer for fall bloom.
The bulb sends up foliage only in the spring, which dies back by summer.
Fall flowers rise on bare stems.
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The small, tubular flowers thrive in a sunny spot.
Cut plants back in the early spring for renewed growth.
Their blooms can stretch 3 to 6 inches wide atop tall stems.
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And they typically feature yellow petals with brown centers.
Different sunflower varieties bloom at different times.
Many stretch their bloom season into fall.
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Consider harvesting seeds from the flower heads to plant the following growing season.
The daisy-like blooms stretch around 2 inches across and have domed centers.
Cut back the plants at least six weeks before blooming begins.
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Pruning will encourage more branching and, thus, more flowers.
Petunia (Petunia spp.)
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Petunias are tender perennials commonly grown asfall annualsin most climates.
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The flowers are generally large and funnel-shaped, coming in various colors.
Although they can bloom from spring to fall, flowering might slow down in the summer heat.
If your petunias decline in the summertime, cut them back.
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Trimming will encourage them to bloom again in the fall.
Blanket Flower (Gaillardia x Grandiflora)
Blanket flowers are short-lived,fast-growing perennial flowers.
If flowering slows in the summer, cut back the plants to encourage fall flowers.
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Hydrangeas (Hydrangea spp.)
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There’s a reason hydrangeas are amongst the most popular ornamental shrubs.
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The large, colorful flower heads make a statement in any garden.
Fast-growing, versatile, and diverse, there are manyhydrangea typesto choose from.
And they often continue to produce those beautiful blooms well into the fall.
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Some varieties can handle light shade, but many plants bloom best in full sun and rich soil.
you’ve got the option to plant them in the ground, but they also thrive in containers.
And as a bonus, these self-cleaning plants don’tneed deadheading.
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Pop them in a sunny spot and watch them thrive.
And these plants don’t just hold their shape and look great for a long time in a vase.
These fast-blooming annuals arecottage gardenfavorites and magnets for pollinators.
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Fuschias are cold-sensitive species, and they aren’t exactly low maintenance.
Dahlia (Dahlia spp.)
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Late-season flowers don’t come much brighter, bigger or more beautiful than dahlias.
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To see the best blooms, pick a sunny spot and water regularly.
Keep these flowers out of reach of your dog or cat as they are toxic to pets.
Canna Lily (Canna spp.)
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And, unlike true lilies, theseplants are pet-friendly.
Sedum (Sedum spp.)
The tiny flowers attract pollinators and are a popular choice forxeriscape landscapes.
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Roses (Rosa spp.)
But, the effort is worth it with these long-lived classics.
As fall blooms fade, prep your roses well for winter so they flourish again the next year.
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African Daisies (Osteospermum spp.)
Begonia (Begonia spp.)
Theseshade-loving plantscontinue to bloom with less sun than many other fall flowers.
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And it’s not just the blooms that begonias are grown for.
Their foliage adds additional textural interest.
Pansies (Pansies spp.)
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Fast-growing, colorful pansies are favorites for fall flower beds and containers.
The distinctive, delicate, heart-shaped, overlapping petals brighten gardens almost year-round when temperatures are mild enough.
Zinnias (Zinnia spp.)
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Theseannual flowers are easy to start from seed, and there are manyzinnia varietiesto choose from.
It’s easy to grow from seed and just needs a sunny spot to thrive.
Bidens (Bidens spp.)
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Bidens love fertile soil and full sun position.
But other than that, they are low-maintenance, drought-tolerant plants.
Amaranth (Amaranthus spp.)
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Provide ample air circulation and good drainage to see them thrive.
Sumac (Rhus spp.)
There are around 35 species in the easy-to-grow and adaptable Rhus genus of flowering shrubs or small trees.
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It also produces tiny yellow or cream daisy-like flowers that bloom from spring right through to fall.
The flowers contrast well against the foliage.
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