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26 September 2013

4 Fall Perennials To Die For

Written by Stephen E. Doyle
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How-To, Industry Insights flowers, Garden, Mums, Perennials, Plants Leave a Comment


Summer has come and gone. It is that time of year when crisper air bears witness to the joyous cries and sighs of eager children everywhere as classrooms swell to capacity. Do not succumb to the temptation of climbing into your backyard hammock. Take the time to relish your backyard paradise before the weather makes it impossible! Now is the ideal time to appreciate and savor your fall foliage. And fall blooming perennials are meant to be savored.

The Loyalty of Fall Perennials Extending garden intrigue even into winter, fall blooming perennials provide a range of colors from pink and purple to white and gold. Perennials, like loyal friends, accompany us along the journey of the seasons, year after year. Dried flower heads and stalks left to stand over winter will add structure and form to your garden while, simultaneously, providing shelter and nourishment for birds and other wildlife. Stalwarts Of Sustainability From an environmental standpoint, perennials encourage wildlife – birds, bees and other animals- to feed on the seeds and nectar. A mutual benefit as pollination is also key to mankind’s existence.  As the name implies, perennials have the capacity to endure.

4 Pleasing Perennials:

Sedum– varieties such as ‘Autumn Joy‘ have pink to reddish flowers that turn maroon and ultimately a tawny brown as colder weather visits. It favors full sun and average garden soil. It is also native to the U.S. and a beautiful late-season perennial.

Sedum are also commonly referred to as stonecrop

Asters- are classic fall-blooming perennial flowers. They are often planted to compliment other fall-blooming flowers such as chrysanthemums. They range in height, color and size, but all have a daisy-like flower. The name “aster” is derived from the Greek word for “star” due to the shape of the bloom. Asters are divided into two main types: the New York and the New England varieties. New York types range from six inches to one foot in height. Whereas the New England varieties average heights of about two to three feet. The majority of the asters are hardy down to USDA zone 5.

Most aster species bloom in late summer or early fall
Most aster species bloom in late summer or early fall

Garden Mums- are also known as “Chrysanthemums.” Mums are fall’s ubiquitous flowers. It is one of the most vibrant flowers that can be grown in the home landscape for late summer and fall display. Garden mums require a minimum amount of care and do well in the face of adverse conditions. The key to selecting the right variety and giving it time to establish itself in the garden before the cold ushers in requires minimal preparation. It is best to leave the foliage on the plant until spring in cold climates. Mulch heavily around the plants after the first heavy frost and plants have died back. Failure to mulch, heavily, may result in the plant being heaved out of the ground. Due diligence will pay off in the end in breath taking beauty. Perfect in a pot, mums also look splendid indoors.

Yellow Chrysanthemum
There’s even a National Chrysanthemum Society!

Goldenrod- often gets a bum-rap as a hay fever spreading culprit. But this is a common misconception; ragweed is the source of the pollen torturing hay fever sufferers everywhere. Goldenrod flowers are a mecca for insects and bees. Its pollen is too heavy and sticky to be wind-borne; it cannot be the source of hay fever allergens spread by the wind. Their bright yellow colors and long stalks are a wonderful addition to any garden.

Goldenrod plant
Most goldenrod species feature long, narrow leaves

If you’re a fan of fall foliage, be sure to click through our autumnal-themed Pinterest board.

Are there any other fall blooming perennials you would recommend? Share below in the comments!

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Stephen E. Doyle

I am a Professional Writing major at Penn State University (Berks Campus). I will graduate in May 2014. I have finally decided to pursue my lifelong love of writing via a career change. I am a fulltime college student, fulltime father of two wonderful boys- 8 years and 5 months- and an avid reader of noir fiction, historical fiction and enjoy the occasional biography. I am also a freelance writer enjoying my summer internship with Rentokil in Reading, Pennsylvania as a marketing intern primarily writing for the blog sites for Rentokil and Ambius as well as content for the Rentokil and Ambius websites. I freelance for The Reading Eagle newspaper (Berks County, Pa) and I write for the Home Builders Association's award winning bi-monthly magazine, 'At Home In Berks'. A few of my hobbies are writing, watching and playing soccer with my 8 year-old son, watching my 8 year-old son play soccer, reading, watching old films (Kurosawa, Melville, Dasin, Wim Wenders, etc.), cooking and weekend jaunts to New York City.

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  1. Avatar linda abron Reply to linda to linda abron" aria-label=' Reply to linda to linda abron'> Reply to linda
    October 15, 2015 at 9:29 pm

    my sedum falls over what is wrong?

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