Fall is here and it’s beautiful. For gardeners, that means opportunity.
Gardening during the summer can be difficult, especially for those in warmer climates. With the fall, those same gardeners can enjoy their verdant spaces with greater comfort and control over their plants. For those looking to make the most of their gardens this fall, here are five great flowers to plant for the season.
Chrysanthemums
According to Costa Farms, you can’t go wrong with chrysanthemums. Available in beautiful hues of red, orange, yellow, peach, pink or white, these jewels of the garden also come in many shapes and sizes. The orange and yellow variations are perfect for the fall.
Sunflowers
Sunflowers are a classic choice for the fall. Proven Winners noted that they are also deer resistant, making them great for gardeners that cross paths with a lot of wildlife. These flowers come in a wide spectrum of colors, all quite fitting for the fall color scheme.
Russian sage
Another great fall gardening pick is Russian Sage, according to House Beautiful. From midsummer into fall, these plants produce purple flowers and green foliage. As a tough perennial, the plant does not mind dry conditions and is low maintenance. Russian Sage also attracts hummingbirds.
Begonias
While it almost certainly holds one of the best names in the plant kingdom, begonias are also quite popular for their “fuss-free” annual blooms, according to The Pioneer Woman. To make the most out of your fall garden, you will want to recruit funky orange or santa cruz begonias. But there are a number of colorful options to choose from.
Blanket flowers
Garden Design reported that blanket flowers are great fall choices due to their long bloom times. These flowers can last you from summer well into the fall season. Growing one to three feet tall, the blanket flower requires full sun exposure and comes in a wonderful scarlet color that is perfect for the season.
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