September Blooms: Ceratostigma Plumbago (Perennial Plumbago)

Ceratostigma Plumbago (Perennial Plumbago) zones 5-9 Another blue bloomer! 6-8” tall this plant is a workhorse in the garden. An enthusiastic, deer resistant ground cover that grows and flowers in sun or shade, and offers not only the elusive true blue flower, but blooms into the fall! As if that weren’t enough, after the flower finish, the foliage turns a vibrant red.

September Blooms: Liriope (lilyturf)

Liriope (lilyturf)zones 5-10 Evergreen grass great to use for edging beds. A purple flower stalk emerges in fall. The leaves can be dark green and glossy or variegated. The foliage looks its best when planted in the shade.

September Blooms: Clematis Paniculata

Clematis paniculata- zones 5-8 This fall blooming, fragrant clematis vine grows 15’ to 20’ tall and can be planted on an arbor mixed with other clematis varieties to give you blooms from spring to fall. Clematis paniculata blooms on new growth so prune it in the early spring as the leaf buds appear. Will thrive in full sun or mostly shade.

September Blooms: Sedum

Sedum (live forever) zones 3-10

Live forever varieties are very hardy succulents plants with clusters of light pink flowers that deepen to a burgundy color as the weather cools down.

Other sedum varieties are low-growing and can be planted as ground covers or as we did on the front of our building - vertically!javascript:void(0)

September Blooms: Hydrangeas

Hydrangeas zones 5-9 The everbloom series: Endless Summer, Blushing Bride and Twist and Shout all bloom from late spring through the fall and the Hydrangea paniculata varieties: Pee Gee, Pinky Winky, Lime Light, and Quickfire all bloom mid-summer and hold their blooms into the fall. Many varieties, like quick fire, bloom pure white and then gradually turn to an antique pink, then a metallic bronze as they dry on the plant. Oakleaf Hydrangeas also bloom mid-summer and hold their blooms into the fall, plus they have great fall foliage.

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September Blooms: Asters

A fall flowering staple:





Asters zones 5-8

Clusters of daisy like flowers typically with yellow centers; asters are tough perennials that can perform roadside, in meadow plantings, or in your perennial border.