This evergreen shrub’s flowers aren’t the star of the show visually — but their fragrance, reminiscent of vanilla or fresh apricot, will take over your garden.
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Like many trends, some classic flowers stand the test of time. Since they were brought to the U.S. centuries ago, this flower has been a staple in home gardens.
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Mums are a quintessential fall flower, and many types can thrive year after year — but only in the right conditions, with enough sunlight and the right soil.
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Some data says that a person on average uses one roll of toilet paper a week. If so, that's 52 tubes that would be tossed. This DIY saves them for the bees!
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This plant thrives in shade and stands out for the direction its blooms grow: downward. Its flowers are often two-toned and can keep blooming until first frost.
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Different heights make these fall bloomers a natural pairing, creating a layered, dynamic flower bed that brings late-season color to a challenging spot.
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This shrub isn't bothered by poor soil, nor salt. Its resilience is a key reason it was once grown, not to mention its showy pink blossoms and fragrance.
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While some plants make great living mulch, others work better for cut-and-drop mulching. This pretty purple-flowering plant falls into the latter category.
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Most herbs are quite short: even unruly basil maxes out at 3 feet tall. Finding a tall native herb with an abundance of summer blooms is most gardeners' dream.
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Hummingbirds love red, nectar-filled flowers, but they're also attracted to pink blooms, which this snapdragon lookalike produces in abundance on tall stems.
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This herbaceous perennial has 23 species, and their blooms last for up to three months. Some species let you enjoy their flowers through much of November.
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The key to this hydrangea variety's weed suppression? Its height versus its spread. This innovative flowering shrub comes in three colors with names to match.
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If you're tired of the usual blue-flowering plants, try this quirky species that's beloved by bumblebees. Oh, and did we mention it's native to North America?
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Sure, we all love the regular ol' herbs like basil and cilantro, but sometimes you just want something with a little zest. This fragrant herb will do the trick.
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This fascinating hybrid looks like any other leafy shrub, but if it's planted in time, it'll fill your winter garden with rich golden foliage and flowers.
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This vining plant produces decadent white blooms in summer -- a clue to get your pruning shears ready. By the end of September, it'll be ready for a big chop.
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This hybrid produces dazzling speckled blooms that will put your neighbor's ordinary chrysanthemums to shame. Plus, it thrives in wet and shady conditions.
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While it's broadly true that most flowering plants benefit from deadheading, some require it to stay healthy or produce an abundant display worthy of a vase.
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With a moniker this cute, the flowers better deliver. Luckily, these tiny blooms are as adorable as the name, with a look that keeps fall gardens interesting.
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Bored with the usual fall annuals like chrysanthemums and poinsettias? Plant some of the many long-blooming and re-blooming cultivars of this vibrant perennial.
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Instead of grabbing last-minute chrysanthemums, plan ahead with this mounding annual that produces fuzzy pom-pom blooms and mosquito-kicking compounds.
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Once you get your soil test results, you'll know exactly what your soil is lacking and therefore needs. But fall isn't the best time to add these two nutrients.
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Marigolds require lots of sunlight, but this similarly sunny-looking flower does just fine with a bit of shade and turns your garden into an autumnal paradise.
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Montanoa grandiflora—the daisy tree—blooms in October, delivering late-season height, structure, and striking floral impact when autumn gardens fade.
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Add some pops of purple to your raised garden beds with this native perennial. Best of all, it's low maintenance, disease-free, and pollinator friendly.
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Now isn't too late to enjoy this herbaceous perennial, which blooms a wide range of colors as well as interesting accents, like contrasting streaks and spots.
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This perennial blooms its flowers in midsummer and its display lasts through early fall. The showy flowers grow in umbels, or rounded, contained clusters.
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