Early Fall

What Blooms in September

203 plants

September rewards the gardeners who planned for fall. Native asters hit their peak in purple, pink, and white, covered in monarchs and bees. Goldenrod blazes yellow and gets blamed unfairly for hay fever (that's ragweed). Japanese anemone floats delicate pink flowers on wiry stems that sway in any breeze. This is not the end of the garden season. It's the second act.

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Bells of IrelandAnnualJul-Sep
Bells of Ireland
Tall green spikes lined with bell-shaped calyces. A florist favorite that brings architectural lime-green texture to any arrangement.
Z2-11
BorageAnnualJun-Sep
Borage
Star-shaped electric blue flowers that bees go absolutely wild for. Self-sows freely.
Z2-11
CalendulaAnnualMay-Oct
Calendula
Bright daisy-like blooms in pumpkin orange and gold. Edible petals brighten salads and the plant keeps blooming through cool weather.
Z2-11
CelosiaAnnualJun-Oct
Celosia
Flame-shaped or crested flowers in electric colors that dry beautifully. Heat lovers that thrive in summer.
Z2-11
CleomeAnnualJun-Sep
Cleome
Spider-flower with whisker-like stamens and airy blooms. Tall, dramatic annual that self-sows freely.
Z2-11
Flowering TobaccoAnnualJun-Sep
Flowering Tobacco
Tubular flowers that release sweet fragrance at dusk. A cottage garden classic that attracts moths and hummingbirds.
Z2-11
LisianthusAnnualJun-Oct
Lisianthus
Rose-like ruffled blooms with the vase life of a chrysanthemum. The flower farmer's secret weapon for high-end arrangements.
Z2-11
Scarlet SageAnnualJun-Oct
Scarlet Sage
Electric red spikes that hummingbirds zero in on. Common bedding plant that earns its spot every year.
Z2-11
StaticeAnnualJun-Sep
Statice
Stiff papery flower clusters that dry to keep their color for years. A cut-flower farmer staple for wreaths and dried bouquets.
Z2-11
StrawflowerAnnualJun-Oct
Strawflower
Papery petals that already look like dried flowers when fresh. The original everlasting, hanging on long after every other bloom fades.
Z2-11
Annual VincaAnnualMay-Nov
Annual Vinca
Glossy-leaved heat champion (botanically unrelated to true Vinca minor) that blooms through humidity that wilts everything else.
Z3-11
PentasAnnualMay-Nov
Pentas
Star-shaped flower clusters that hummingbirds and butterflies hit on every pass. Blooms nonstop in heat that stops impatiens cold.
Z3-11
ScabiosaAnnualJun-Oct
Scabiosa
Pincushion blooms on long wiry stems dance over fine foliage. Pollinator magnet that keeps producing if you keep cutting.
Z3-11
Bishop of Llandaff DahliaBulbJul-Oct
Bishop of Llandaff Dahlia
Brilliant scarlet semi-double blooms above near-black foliage. The contrast between leaf and flower is unmatched in the dahlia world.
Z3-10
Black-Eyed SusanPerennialJul-Oct
Black-Eyed Susan
Golden prairie workhorse that lights up late summer meadows.
Z3-10
Blanket FlowerPerennialJun-Oct
Blanket Flower
Fiery bicolor pinwheels that bloom nonstop in the worst heat and soil.
Z3-10
Blue Grama GrassGrassJul-Sep
Blue Grama Grass
Short clumping grass with distinctive eyebrow-shaped seed heads thrives in dry soils.
Z3-10
Cafe au Lait DahliaBulbJul-Oct
Cafe au Lait Dahlia
Dinner plate blooms up to 10 inches across in a creamy blush-beige tone florists have built entire wedding industries around.
Z3-10
Cardinal FlowerPerennialJul-Sep
Cardinal Flower
Screaming scarlet spikes. The most vivid red in the native plant world.
Z3-10
CatmintPerennialMay-Sep
Catmint
Billowy lavender-blue haze that blooms all season if you shear it back.
Z3-10
ClematisVineMay-Sep
Clematis
The queen of flowering vines. Over 300 species, something for every spot.
Z3-10
ConeflowerPerennialJun-Sep
Coneflower
Tough prairie native with long bloom season and medicinal history.
Z3-10
CosmosAnnualJun-Oct
Cosmos
Airy, dancing flowers on thread-thin stems. Effortless cottage garden charm.
Z3-10
DahliaBulbJul-Oct
Dahlia
Endless forms from dinner-plate to pompom. The obsession of flower farmers.
Z3-10
Drift RoseShrubMay-Oct
Drift Rose
Groundcover rose that stays low and spreads wide. Tough, disease-resistant, and constantly in bloom.
Z4-11
GoldenrodPerennialAug-Oct
Goldenrod
Wrongly blamed for allergies. A vital late-season pollinator magnet.
Z3-10
GomphrenaAnnualJun-Oct
Gomphrena
Papery clover-shaped pom-poms on wiry stems. Drought-proof, deer-proof, and dries perfectly for winter arrangements.
Z3-10
ImpatiensAnnualMay-Oct
Impatiens
The shade annual champion. Flowers prolifically where nothing else will.
Z3-10
Karma Choc DahliaBulbJul-Oct
Karma Choc Dahlia
Velvety dark burgundy waterlily blooms that read almost black in low light. Strong stems built for the vase.
Z3-10
LiatrisPerennialJul-Sep
Liatris
Blazing star. Spikes that bloom unusually from top to bottom.
Z3-10
MarigoldAnnualJun-Oct
Marigold
Bulletproof color all season long. The workhorse of warm-toned borders.
Z3-10
Morning GloryAnnualJun-Oct
Morning Glory
Fast-climbing vine with trumpets that open fresh every morning.
Z3-10
Pardon Me DaylilyPerennialJun-Sep
Pardon Me Daylily
Compact cranberry-red with a yellow-green throat and one of the best reblooming habits in the entire family.
Z3-10
Penhill Watermelon DahliaBulbJul-Oct
Penhill Watermelon Dahlia
Cactus-form dinner plate blooms in swirled peach, coral, and yellow with twisting petals. Each flower looks like a sunset in motion.
Z3-10
PetuniaAnnualMay-Oct
Petunia
Cascading color for containers and beds. Blooms nonstop until frost.
Z3-10
PickerelweedPerennialJun-Sep
Pickerelweed
Spikes of violet-blue flowers above glossy arrow-shaped leaves. Native pond and stream bank staple.
Z3-10
PortulacaAnnualMay-Oct
Portulaca
Succulent-leaved sun lover with silky rose-like blooms that thrives where pavement, rock, or sand defeats everything else.
Z3-10
RosePerennialMay-Oct
Rose
The queen of the garden. Modern varieties are surprisingly low-maintenance.
Z3-10
SalviaPerennialMay-Sep
Salvia
Vertical flower spikes that hummingbirds and bees cannot resist.
Z3-10
SedumPerennialAug-Nov
Sedum
Succulent leaves, tough as nails. Ages to deep crimson in autumn.
Z3-10
SnapdragonAnnualApr-Sep
Snapdragon
Vertical flower spikes with squeeze-open blooms. Kids love them.
Z3-10
Stella de Oro DaylilyPerennialMay-Sep
Stella de Oro Daylily
The most planted perennial in America. Compact, reblooming, and basically indestructible.
Z3-10
SunflowerAnnualJul-Sep
Sunflower
Pure joy on a stalk. Birds love the seeds, kids love the spectacle.
Z3-10
Sweet AlyssumAnnualApr-Oct
Sweet Alyssum
Honey-scented carpet of tiny flowers. The best living edging plant.
Z3-10
Sweet Nathalie DahliaBulbJul-Oct
Sweet Nathalie Dahlia
Soft peachy-pink ball dahlia with perfect rounded form. A cut-flower farmer favorite for the way it holds up in arrangements for days.
Z3-10
SwitchgrassGrassAug-Oct
Switchgrass
Upright native grass with airy seed heads. Gold and red fall color.
Z3-10
Thomas Edison DahliaBulbJul-Oct
Thomas Edison Dahlia
Rich royal purple dinner plate blooms with formal decorative form. One of the few true purples and a showstopper in late-summer beds.
Z3-10
TickseedPerennialJun-Sep
Tickseed
Cheerful native daisy that blooms for months with almost no care.
Z3-10
YarrowPerennialJun-Sep
Yarrow
Flat-topped clusters on ferny foliage. Thrives on neglect in poor soil.
Z3-10
ZinniaAnnualJun-Oct
Zinnia
Easy-grow annual with electric colors. Cut-and-come-again champion.
Z3-10
American Gold Rush Black-Eyed SusanPerennialJul-Oct
American Gold Rush Black-Eyed Susan
Narrow, fuzzy foliage resists the leaf spot that plagues Goldsturm. A worthy upgrade.
Z3-9
Autumn Joy SedumPerennialAug-Oct
Autumn Joy Sedum
Broccoli-like heads open pink and age to copper-bronze. Four-season interest, zero maintenance.
Z3-9
Big BluestemGrassAug-Oct
Big Bluestem
The signature grass of the tallgrass prairie, turning copper-bronze in fall with distinctive turkey-foot seed heads.
Z3-9
Cat's Meow CatmintPerennialMay-Sep
Cat's Meow Catmint
Tidy, dome-shaped habit that never flops open. Stays compact without shearing.
Z3-9
Cheyenne Spirit ConeflowerPerennialJun-Sep
Cheyenne Spirit Coneflower
A rainbow mix of coneflower colors from a single seed strain. Every plant is a surprise.
Z4-10
False SunflowerPerennialJun-Sep
False Sunflower
Cheerful golden-yellow daisies that bloom for months on a tough native perennial. The sunniest, most reliable workhorse in the border.
Z3-9
Goldsturm Black-Eyed SusanPerennialJul-Oct
Goldsturm Black-Eyed Susan
The gold standard rudbeckia. Uniform, floriferous, and utterly reliable in any soil.
Z3-9
Happy Returns DaylilyPerennialMay-Sep
Happy Returns Daylily
Lemon-yellow rebloomer with light fragrance. A bit taller than Stella with softer color.
Z3-9
Immortality IrisPerennialMay-Sep
Immortality Iris
Reliable rebloomer with pure white ruffled falls. Blooms spring, then again in fall.
Z3-9
Invincibelle Spirit II HydrangeaShrubJun-Sep
Invincibelle Spirit II Hydrangea
The first pink Annabelle-type hydrangea, with strong stems holding hot-pink globe blooms upright through the season.
Z3-9
Little BluestemGrassAug-Oct
Little Bluestem
Upright clumps turn coppery orange in fall and stand well through winter.
Z3-9
Obedient PlantPerennialJul-Sep
Obedient Plant
Spikes of snapdragon-like flowers that can be pushed and stay where moved, earning a very literal common name.
Z3-9
Powwow Wild Berry ConeflowerPerennialJun-Sep
Powwow Wild Berry Coneflower
Deep rose-purple petals and a bronzy cone on a compact reblooming plant that won't sprawl.
Z3-9
Prairie DropseedGrassAug-Sep
Prairie Dropseed
Fine-textured mounds send up airy fragrant flower sprays that persist into winter.
Z3-9
Red Hot Returns DaylilyPerennialMay-Sep
Red Hot Returns Daylily
Brilliant red with a small yellow center, compact and one of the earliest daylilies to kick into rebloom.
Z3-9
Rosy Returns DaylilyPerennialMay-Oct
Rosy Returns Daylily
Soft rose-pink blooms with a cream throat that keep coming from late spring to frost, absolutely tireless.
Z3-9
Thread-Leaf CoreopsisPerennialJun-Sep
Thread-Leaf Coreopsis
Thread-fine foliage and masses of tiny yellow stars bloom for months with zero effort. A perennial you can actually neglect.
Z3-9
Trumpet VineVineJun-Sep
Trumpet Vine
Aggressive native vine with fiery trumpets. Hummingbird highway.
Z4-10
Vintage Wine ConeflowerPerennialJul-Sep
Vintage Wine Coneflower
Wine-purple petals that age to rose on a robust, well-branched plant. One of the most floriferous echinacea you can grow.
Z3-9
Walker's Low CatmintPerennialMay-Sep
Walker's Low Catmint
Perennial Plant of the Year. Billowy lavender-blue spikes that rebloom hard after a shear.
Z3-9
Water LilyPerennialJun-Sep
Water Lily
Floating jewels that transform any pond. Pads provide shade for fish while flowers dazzle above.
Z4-10
White Swan ConeflowerPerennialJun-Sep
White Swan Coneflower
Pure white drooping petals around a bronze-orange cone. Elegant and underused.
Z3-9
William Baffin RoseVineMay-Oct
William Baffin Rose
Bulletproof Canadian Explorer climber that survives zone 3 winters without protection. Strawberry-pink semi-double blooms in massive clusters.
Z3-9
Anise HyssopPerennialJul-Sep
Anise Hyssop
Lavender-blue spikes with licorice-scented foliage. A pollinator powerhouse that blooms for months.
Z4-9
AsterPerennialAug-Nov
Aster
The grand finale of the garden season. Essential for fall pollinators.
Z3-8
Bobo HydrangeaShrubJul-Sep
Bobo Hydrangea
Dwarf paniculata smothered in blooms. Perfect front-of-border plant that needs almost no care.
Z3-8
Butterfly BushShrubJun-Oct
Butterfly Bush
Long, arching flower wands that butterflies absolutely lose their minds over.
Z5-10
California PoppyAnnualMar-Sep
California Poppy
Golden cups that carpet hillsides across the state. Closes at night and on cloudy days.
Z5-10
ChrysanthemumPerennialSep-Nov
Chrysanthemum
The fall icon. Mounds of color when everything else is fading.
Z5-10
ColchicumBulbSep-Oct
Colchicum
Crocus-like blooms appear in fall on bare stems without leaves. Plant them and forget them, they will surprise you every September.
Z4-9
Compass PlantPerennialJul-Sep
Compass Plant
Tall stems with large yellow daisies tower over deeply cut basal leaves that align north-south.
Z3-8
Coral HoneysuckleVineApr-Sep
Coral Honeysuckle
Non-invasive native honeysuckle with brilliant coral-red tubular flowers that hummingbirds hover at for months.
Z4-9
Don Juan Climbing RoseVineJun-Oct
Don Juan Climbing Rose
Deep velvety red climber with classic rose fragrance. Repeats reliably on a strong, vigorous plant.
Z5-10
Double Knock Out RoseShrubMay-Oct
Double Knock Out Rose
Fuller, double-petaled version of the Knock Out. Same bulletproof performance with more petal count.
Z5-10
Endless Summer HydrangeaShrubJun-Sep
Endless Summer Hydrangea
Reblooms on old and new wood, so you get flowers even after a harsh winter. Color shifts with soil pH.
Z4-9
Ernest Markham ClematisVineJun-Sep
Ernest Markham Clematis
Magenta-red flowers with brown anthers that bloom late when others have faded. A solid, underappreciated red clematis.
Z4-9
Fire Light HydrangeaShrubJul-Oct
Fire Light Hydrangea
Upright cones open pure white and transform to deep pomegranate red as the season ages. Strong stems that never need staking.
Z3-8
Fountain GrassGrassAug-Nov
Fountain Grass
Arching, bottlebrush plumes that catch the light. Movement in the garden.
Z5-10
Garden PhloxPerennialJul-Sep
Garden Phlox
Billowing clusters of fragrant summer color. A butterfly magnet.
Z3-8
Gertrude Jekyll RoseShrubMay-Sep
Gertrude Jekyll Rose
Voted the world's favorite rose fragrance more than once. Bold rich pink rosettes on a vigorous shrub that can be trained as a short climber.
Z4-9
Great Blue LobeliaPerennialAug-Sep
Great Blue Lobelia
Intense blue flower spikes that hummingbirds and bumblebees fight over in late summer. The bolder, taller cousin of cardinal flower.
Z4-9
Hardy HibiscusPerennialJul-Sep
Hardy Hibiscus
Dinner-plate blooms up to 12 inches across on a native perennial that dies to the ground and returns bigger each year.
Z4-9
HeleniumPerennialAug-Oct
Helenium
Warm-toned daisy-like flowers with raised centers bloom as summer turns to fall. Loves moist soil.
Z3-8
Hot Papaya ConeflowerPerennialJul-Sep
Hot Papaya Coneflower
Fiery double blooms like tiny orange dahlias on a coneflower. A showstopper that earns every bit of the hype.
Z4-9
HydrangeaShrubJun-Sep
Hydrangea
Massive mophead blooms that shift color with soil pH. Showstoppers.
Z5-10
Ice PlantPerennialJun-Sep
Ice Plant
Neon-bright daisy flowers that shimmer in the sun over succulent foliage. Thrives in hot, dry rock gardens.
Z5-10
Iceberg RoseShrubMay-Oct
Iceberg Rose
Pure white floribunda clusters that bloom non-stop from spring to frost. Among the most planted roses in the world and bulletproof in any climate.
Z4-9
Indian GrassGrassAug-Oct
Indian Grass
Golden-orange fall color and shimmering flower spikes make this tall prairie native one of autumn's best performers.
Z4-9
Joe-Pye WeedPerennialJul-Sep
Joe-Pye Weed
Towering native with mauve domes that butterflies swarm in late summer.
Z3-8
Knock Out RoseShrubMay-Oct
Knock Out Rose
The rose that changed everything. Disease-resistant, self-cleaning, and blooms nonstop from spring to frost.
Z5-10
Lady of Shalott RoseShrubMay-Oct
Lady of Shalott Rose
Coppery orange buds open to salmon-pink cups with golden undersides. Tough, disease-resistant, and one of the most generous repeat bloomers David Austin ever bred.
Z4-9
Limelight HydrangeaShrubJul-Sep
Limelight Hydrangea
Cone-shaped blooms open chartreuse, mature to white, then blush pink in fall. Tough as nails.
Z3-8
Little Lime HydrangeaShrubJul-Sep
Little Lime Hydrangea
Compact Limelight. Same color show in a smaller package perfect for borders and containers.
Z3-8
Little Quick Fire HydrangeaShrubJun-Sep
Little Quick Fire Hydrangea
Compact form of Quick Fire that blooms early on a container-sized plant. Same flame-toned color shift in a much smaller footprint.
Z3-8
Luna Red HibiscusPerennialJul-Sep
Luna Red Hibiscus
Compact variety with enormous crimson blooms that stays tidy enough for a large container.
Z4-9
LycorisBulbAug-Sep
Lycoris
Bare stems shoot up overnight in late summer topped with fragrant pink trumpets. Surprise lily, naked lady, magic lily, all the same plant.
Z5-10
Magnus ConeflowerPerennialJun-Sep
Magnus Coneflower
The gold standard coneflower. Flat, non-drooping petals around a bold copper cone. Perennial Plant of the Year.
Z3-8
Mexican HatPerennialJun-Sep
Mexican Hat
Distinctive sombrero-like flowers sway on wiry stems in summer prairies.
Z4-9
MiscanthusGrassSep-Nov
Miscanthus
Tall, graceful plumes that persist through winter. Living architecture.
Z5-10
Northern Sea OatsGrassJul-Sep
Northern Sea Oats
Flat seed heads dangle from arching stems and dance in the slightest wind. The best native grass for shade.
Z4-9
Northwind SwitchgrassGrassAug-Oct
Northwind Switchgrass
Stiffly upright blue-green foliage that never flops. The most architectural switchgrass available.
Z4-9
Olivia Rose Austin RoseShrubMay-Oct
Olivia Rose Austin Rose
Soft pink rosettes with a sweet fruity fragrance. Widely considered one of the best David Austin roses ever, with exceptional disease resistance.
Z4-9
Phantom HydrangeaShrubJul-Sep
Phantom Hydrangea
Huge cone blooms up to 15 inches long open white and age to dusty pink. One of the largest flowered paniculatas you can grow.
Z3-8
Pinky Winky HydrangeaShrubJul-Sep
Pinky Winky Hydrangea
Two-tone blooms with white tips and pink bases. Strong stems hold heavy flower heads upright.
Z3-8
Polish Spirit ClematisVineJul-Sep
Polish Spirit Clematis
Deep violet-purple flowers cover a vigorous plant from midsummer to fall. Prune hard each spring and stand back.
Z4-9
Prairie DockPerennialJul-Sep
Prairie Dock
Huge basal leaves and tall stalks topped with yellow daisies give strong prairie structure.
Z3-8
Prairie Sky SwitchgrassGrassAug-Oct
Prairie Sky Switchgrass
The bluest foliage of any switchgrass, with airy pink seed clouds drifting above in late summer.
Z4-9
Quick Fire HydrangeaShrubJun-Sep
Quick Fire Hydrangea
Blooms a full month before other paniculatas. White cones age to deep rosy pink by fall.
Z3-8
Rainbow Knock Out RoseShrubMay-Oct
Rainbow Knock Out Rose
Coral-pink single blooms with a yellow eye on the same indestructible Knock Out frame. Self-cleaning and disease-resistant like the original.
Z5-10
Rose of SharonShrubJul-Oct
Rose of Sharon
A cold-hardy hibiscus shrub (Hibiscus syriacus) with big tropical-looking blooms in lavender, pink, blue, white, or wine, opening late summer when most flowering shrubs are done.
Z5-10
Royal Standard HostaPerennialJul-Sep
Royal Standard Hosta
Glossy green leaves and pure white fragrant flowers on tall stems. Takes more sun than most hostas and perfumes the entire shade garden.
Z3-8
Russian SagePerennialJul-Oct
Russian Sage
Airy lavender clouds on silver stems. Thrives in heat and poor soil.
Z4-9
Shenandoah SwitchgrassGrassAug-Oct
Shenandoah Switchgrass
Compact selection that turns vivid burgundy-red in late summer earlier than any other switchgrass.
Z4-9
Showy GoldenrodPerennialAug-Oct
Showy Goldenrod
Upright spikes of bright yellow flowers feed late-season pollinators on dry prairies.
Z3-8
Sideoats GramaGrassJul-Sep
Sideoats Grama
Seed heads hang like tiny flags along one side of the stem on this graceful, drought-tolerant prairie native.
Z4-9
Sunny Knock Out RoseShrubMay-Oct
Sunny Knock Out Rose
Bright lemon-yellow single blooms that fade to creamy white. The only Knock Out with real fragrance, and just as bulletproof as the rest.
Z5-10
Sweet Autumn ClematisVineAug-Sep
Sweet Autumn Clematis
Explosive late-summer bloom of thousands of tiny fragrant white flowers. Vigorous to a fault.
Z4-9
The President ClematisVineMay-Sep
The President Clematis
Big, rich violet-blue flowers with silvery reverse petals rebloom through the season on a vigorous, reliable plant.
Z4-9
TurtleheadPerennialAug-Oct
Turtlehead
Snapdragon-like flowers shaped exactly like a turtle's head. Loves wet feet.
Z3-8
Vanilla Strawberry HydrangeaShrubJul-Oct
Vanilla Strawberry Hydrangea
Cone blooms open creamy white, age to soft pink, then deepen to strawberry red while new white cones keep emerging above them.
Z3-8
AgastachePerennialJul-Sep
Agastache
Licorice-scented foliage and tubular orange-pink flowers that hummingbirds and butterflies find irresistible. Thrives on neglect.
Z5-9
At Last RoseShrubMay-Oct
At Last Rose
Combines old-rose fragrance with modern disease resistance, finally. Apricot-pink cupped blooms that look like an English rose but bloom like a Knock Out.
Z5-9
Bloom-a-Thon AzaleaShrubApr-Sep
Bloom-a-Thon Azalea
Repeat-blooming azalea with waves of color spring through fall. Evergreen in mild climates.
Z5-9
Bloomerang LilacShrubMay-Sep
Bloomerang Lilac
Blooms in spring, then reblooms summer through frost. Compact habit with classic lilac fragrance.
Z3-7
Boscobel RoseShrubMay-Sep
Boscobel Rose
Tight salmon-pink rosettes with a strong myrrh fragrance on an upright, well-shaped plant. Holds form better than most English roses.
Z5-9
Cinco de Mayo RoseShrubMay-Oct
Cinco de Mayo Rose
Smoky lavender-rust blooms with copper undertones unlike any other rose. Modern fragrance, modern disease resistance, and a color you will not find anywhere else.
Z5-9
Desert MarigoldPerennialMar-Oct
Desert Marigold
Cheerful desert wildflower that blooms almost year-round in warm climates. Thrives on neglect.
Z7-11
Double Delight RoseShrubMay-Sep
Double Delight Rose
Creamy white petals blush to strawberry red at the edges. Knockout fragrance matches the looks.
Z5-9
Emily McKenzie CrocosmiaBulbJul-Sep
Emily McKenzie Crocosmia
Bold orange blooms with red throats appear on graceful arching stems in late summer.
Z5-9
Encore Autumn AzaleaShrubApr-Oct
Encore Autumn Azalea
Spring blooms plus a full fall encore. Multiple color options in the Encore series.
Z6-10
GaltoniaBulbJul-Sep
Galtonia
Tall spikes of nodding white bells with a subtle fragrance. Summer hyacinth, the heat-loving cousin of the spring classic.
Z6-10
Giant ConeflowerPerennialJul-Sep
Giant Coneflower
Towering stems with dramatically elongated cones rise above huge blue-green paddle leaves. An architectural native that commands attention.
Z5-9
Graham Thomas RoseShrubMay-Oct
Graham Thomas Rose
Rich golden-yellow cups with an intense tea rose fragrance. David Austin's most famous creation.
Z5-9
Henryi ClematisVineMay-Sep
Henryi Clematis
Large, pure white flowers with dark brown anthers rebloom in fall. Elegant, classic, and undeniably refined.
Z4-8
Indian Summer RudbeckiaAnnualJul-Sep
Indian Summer Rudbeckia
Massive 6-9 inch golden daisies on a short-lived plant. Bigger and bolder than perennial black-eyed susans.
Z3-7
Jackmanii ClematisVineJun-Sep
Jackmanii Clematis
The classic large-flowered clematis since 1858. Deep violet-purple blooms cover the vine midsummer.
Z4-8
Japanese AnemonePerennialAug-Oct
Japanese Anemone
Graceful, swaying blooms on tall stems. Elegant in partial shade.
Z4-8
Japanese Forest GrassGrassAug-Sep
Japanese Forest Grass
Arching variegated leaves form graceful cascades and brighten shady spots.
Z5-9
Japanese Painted FernPerennialMay-Sep
Japanese Painted Fern
Silver and burgundy fronds unlike any other fern. Foliage plant that earns its keep on color alone.
Z4-8
Julia Child RoseShrubMay-Oct
Julia Child Rose
Butter-yellow ruffled blooms with a sweet licorice-candy fragrance. The chef's own pick for her garden and one of the best yellow floribundas ever bred.
Z5-9
Maiden GrassGrassSep-Oct
Maiden Grass
Narrow arching foliage creates elegant vase shapes topped with coppery pink plumes in fall.
Z5-9
Mister Lincoln RoseShrubMay-Oct
Mister Lincoln Rose
Deep dark red hybrid tea blooms with an intense damask fragrance on long stems. The benchmark for classic red roses since 1964.
Z5-9
MonkshoodPerennialAug-Sep
Monkshood
Deep indigo-blue hooded flowers on tall spikes in late summer. One of the few genuinely blue flowers that grows in shade.
Z3-7
Morning Light MiscanthusGrassSep-Oct
Morning Light Miscanthus
Fine white-edged foliage shimmers in morning light, then silver plumes arch above in fall.
Z5-9
Munstead Wood RoseShrubMay-Sep
Munstead Wood Rose
Deep velvety crimson cups with an old-rose fragrance that fills the garden. Petals age to plum-purple before falling.
Z5-9
Nelly Moser ClematisVineMay-Sep
Nelly Moser Clematis
Pale pink petals with a darker pink bar down the center. Prefers some shade to prevent color fading.
Z4-8
New Dawn Climbing RoseVineJun-Sep
New Dawn Climbing Rose
The world's most popular climbing rose. Soft blush pink, sweetly fragrant, and remarkably vigorous.
Z5-9
Ostrich FernPerennialMay-Sep
Ostrich Fern
Tall vase-shaped fronds that unfurl from fiddleheads in spring. Spreads to form dramatic colonies.
Z3-7
Peace RoseShrubMay-Oct
Peace Rose
Massive cream-yellow blooms with rose-pink edges. The most famous rose of the 20th century, released the day Berlin fell in 1945.
Z5-9
Pink Muhly GrassGrassSep-Nov
Pink Muhly Grass
Billowing pink seed clouds float over fine foliage in autumn and remain attractive dried.
Z6-10
Roald Dahl RoseShrubMay-Oct
Roald Dahl Rose
Peach-apricot cups in soft warm tones with a tea rose fragrance. Tireless rebloomer with excellent disease resistance.
Z5-9
Rose MallowPerennialJul-Sep
Rose Mallow
Enormous pale pink blooms up to 12 inches across on a wetland-loving native. Grow near a pond and you'll never look back.
Z5-9
Sea HollyPerennialJul-Sep
Sea Holly
Metallic blue bracts and cones turn the whole plant a vivid silvery-blue. Otherworldly and completely drought-proof.
Z4-8
Stokes AsterPerennialJun-Sep
Stokes Aster
Fringed, shaggy-petaled flowers in shades of cornflower blue that bloom for weeks on a tough Southern native.
Z5-9
Strawberry Sundae HydrangeaShrubJul-Oct
Strawberry Sundae Hydrangea
Compact paniculata cones open creamy white, blush pink in summer, then deepen to strawberry red as fall arrives.
Z4-8
Sunsprite RoseShrubMay-Oct
Sunsprite Rose
Brilliant deep yellow floribunda blooms that hold their color even in hot sun. Sweet fragrance and outstanding disease resistance.
Z5-9
Tall Phlox DavidPerennialJul-Sep
Tall Phlox David
Pure white fragrant phlox with the best mildew resistance in the species. A reliable, clean performer for the late-summer garden.
Z4-8
Tall VerbenaAnnualJun-Oct
Tall Verbena
Wiry stems topped with purple clusters that butterflies can't resist. See-through plant for layering.
Z7-11
The Generous Gardener RoseVineJun-Sep
The Generous Gardener Rose
Soft blush pink cupped blooms with a classic old-rose fragrance on a graceful climber that flowers reliably even in partial shade.
Z5-9
Toad LilyPerennialSep-Oct
Toad Lily
Orchid-like spotted flowers when everything else is done. A late-season shade garden gem.
Z4-8
Tuff Stuff HydrangeaShrubJun-Oct
Tuff Stuff Hydrangea
Reblooming mountain hydrangea with delicate lacecap blooms. Takes more cold than macrophyllas and keeps flowering after harsh winters.
Z5-9
Zebra GrassGrassSep-Oct
Zebra Grass
Horizontal yellow bands cross the blades in a pattern unique among ornamental grasses. Bold and architectural.
Z5-9
Zephirine Drouhin RoseVineMay-Sep
Zephirine Drouhin Rose
Thornless cerise-pink climber with intense raspberry fragrance. Tolerates partial shade better than any other climbing rose.
Z5-9
AcidantheraBulbAug-Oct
Acidanthera
Arching stems hold fragrant white blooms with a deep maroon throat. Peacock orchid, the elegant late-summer cousin of the bold gladiolus.
Z7-10
CassiaShrubSep-Nov
Cassia
Showers of bright golden flowers cover the shrub in fall when little else is blooming. Sulphur cassia, a butterfly host plant that lights up the autumn.
Z8-11
Chaste TreeShrubJul-Sep
Chaste Tree
Long lavender-blue spikes cover this heat-loving shrub all summer. One of the few shrubs that actually blooms in August.
Z6-9
Crape MyrtleTreeJun-Sep
Crape Myrtle
The tree of the South. Months of crinkled blooms and gorgeous peeling bark.
Z7-10
FirespikeShrubSep-Nov
Firespike
Tall spires of brilliant scarlet tubular flowers light up the fall garden. Hummingbird candy that thrives in the heat and humidity of the Gulf South.
Z8-11
LantanaPerennialMay-Nov
Lantana
Multi-colored flower clusters that bloom relentlessly in brutal heat.
Z7-10
Rozanne GeraniumPerennialMay-Oct
Rozanne Geranium
Violet-blue saucer flowers on a sprawling mound that blooms from late spring until frost. The most awarded perennial geranium in history.
Z5-8
Sweet OliveShrubMar-Nov
Sweet Olive
Small clustered flowers perfume the garden with an apricot-like scent over a long season.
Z8-11
TuberoseBulbJul-Sep
Tuberose
Tall summer spikes of waxy white blooms release powerful evening fragrance.
Z7-10
Turk's CapPerennialJun-Nov
Turk's Cap
Nodding red hibiscus flowers that never fully open are pure hummingbird candy across the Gulf South.
Z7-10
Wax BegoniaAnnualMay-Oct
Wax Begonia
Glossy leaves and nonstop flowers in sun or shade. One of the most reliable bedding plants anywhere.
Z8-11
Angel's TrumpetShrubMay-Oct
Angel's Trumpet
Huge pendant trumpets release intense evening fragrance over a long warm-season bloom.
Z9-11
BougainvilleaVineMar-Nov
Bougainvillea
Explosive cascades of papery magenta, hot pink, or coral bracts that smother walls, fences, and pergolas with nonstop color from spring through fall in zones 9 to 11.
Z9-11
CalibrachoaAnnualMay-Oct
Calibrachoa
Mini petunias that bloom nonstop in hanging baskets. Dozens of color options and no deadheading needed.
Z9-11
California FuchsiaPerennialAug-Oct
California Fuchsia
Low mounds of gray foliage are covered in tubular red-orange flowers in late summer.
Z8-10
Cape HoneysuckleShrubJan-Nov
Cape Honeysuckle
Clusters of vivid orange-red trumpets bloom from fall through spring. Evergreen in mild climates and a hummingbird magnet in every month it flowers.
Z9-11
Hawaiian HibiscusShrubMar-Nov
Hawaiian Hibiscus
Large tropical blooms in vivid colors appear repeatedly from spring through fall.
Z9-11
MandevillaVineMay-Oct
Mandevilla
Glossy vines are covered in showy trumpet flowers from early summer to frost in warm climates.
Z9-11
Meyer LemonShrubJan-Dec
Meyer Lemon
Sweetly scented white blossoms appear intermittently year-round and set thin-skinned lemons.
Z9-11
PelargoniumAnnualMay-Oct
Pelargonium
The classic window-box geranium. Ball-shaped flower clusters above scalloped leaves. Tough container staple.
Z9-11
Pink DipladeniaShrubMay-Oct
Pink Dipladenia
Bushy form with glossy foliage and abundant pink trumpets suited to pots and borders.
Z9-11
PlumbagoShrubMay-Nov
Plumbago
Sky-blue phlox-like clusters bloom nonstop in warm climates. The blue flower that thrives where most blues melt in summer heat.
Z9-11
Pride of BarbadosShrubMay-Nov
Pride of Barbados
Flame-orange and yellow flower clusters that hummingbirds and swallowtails cannot resist. Thrives on heat, dies back at frost, returns every spring.
Z9-11
Purple Fountain GrassGrassJul-Oct
Purple Fountain Grass
Burgundy foliage topped with fuzzy rose-colored plumes. Stunning in containers where it's treated as an annual in cold climates.
Z9-11
Yellow BellsShrubMay-Nov
Yellow Bells
Clusters of bright yellow trumpet flowers bloom for months in the heat. Southwest staple that takes drought and reflected heat without flinching.
Z9-11
Bird of ParadisePerennialMar-Dec
Bird of Paradise
Sculptural, crane-like flowers in orange and blue. Unmistakable.
Z9-10
CrossandraShrubMay-Oct
Crossandra
Glossy leaves and asymmetrical apricot-orange blooms held in tight spikes. Firecracker flower, blooms steadily in heat that wilts other tropicals.
Z10-11
Pink PlumeriaTreeMay-Oct
Pink Plumeria
Clusters of pink, sweetly scented blooms cover this classic tropical tree in summer.
Z10-11
PlumeriaTreeMay-Oct
Plumeria
Intoxicatingly fragrant tropical blooms. The flower of Hawaiian leis.
Z9-10
White PlumeriaTreeMay-Oct
White Plumeria
Highly fragrant white flowers with yellow centers appear in clusters on succulent branches.
Z10-11

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