Best 9 Fall Flowers and Plants for Autumn Interest

Gomphrena (Globe Amaranth): 

A pretty flower native to Mexico, New Mexico, and Texas, ideal for fall centerpieces and attracting butterflies.

Petunias: 

Known for spring and summer blooms, petunias can also thrive in the fall with full sun and regular moisture.

Autumn Sage:

A shrub-like perennial with fall blooms, perfect for rocky soil or slopes, attracting pollinators and thriving in full sun.

Goldenrod: 

Bright yellow blooms ideal for fall color palettes, a late-blooming wildflower attracting bees, best paired with a border plant.

Sweet Alyssum:

 Sun-loving with shades of white, pink, and purple flowers, a cool-weather-loving plant suitable for hanging baskets and window boxes.

Snapdragon:

A showstopper with cool-weather blooming capabilities, thriving in autumn temperatures and often treated as an annual.

Aster:

Late-blooming daisy-like flowers in purple, blue, white, and pink, attracting pollinators and ideal for transitioning your garden from summer to fall.

Autumn Joy Sedum:

Upright with bright pink flowers, this fall perennial attracts pollinators and offers long-lasting blooms in late summer and early fall.

Dahlia Care Tip

In warm climates, Dahlia bulbs can stay in the ground year-round, but in colder regions, they should be dug up after frost and stored for replanting in the spring.