As summer winds down, many gardens can start to look a bit tired, but with the right plant selections, you can reinvigorate your landscape with vibrant color and interest well into the fall. At Nunan’s Garden Center, we’re proud to grow over 100,000 plants, including a vast selection of perennials and annuals. Our focus is on providing the best plant cultivars suited for our region, ensuring your garden looks its best year-round. Here are some top suggestions for late-summer and fall-blooming plants that will bring renewed energy to your garden.

1. Chrysanthemums (Mums)

Mums are a classic choice for adding fall color to your garden. With their dense, cushion-like blooms in shades ranging from golden yellows to deep purples, they are perfect for creating bold, eye-catching displays. Nunan’s offers a variety of mum cultivars that are bred for exceptional performance and longevity.

2. Asters

Asters are another excellent choice for late-season color. These hardy perennials bloom in shades of pink, purple, and blue, bringing a fresh burst of vibrancy to the garden. They are perfect for borders, mixed beds, and container gardens, adding a touch of elegance with their daisy-like flowers.

3. Sedum (Stonecrop)

Sedum is a versatile perennial that thrives in the late summer and fall garden. Its fleshy, succulent leaves and clusters of star-shaped flowers make it a unique addition to any landscape. The blooms start off a soft pink and deepen to a rich burgundy as the season progresses, providing long-lasting interest.

4. Rudbeckia (Black-Eyed Susan)

Rudbeckia is known for its bright yellow petals and dark centers, bringing warmth and cheer to the garden. These hardy perennials are drought-tolerant and thrive in full sun, making them an excellent choice for adding bold, sunny hues to your late-summer and fall garden.

5. Japanese Anemone

Japanese Anemones are graceful perennials that bloom in late summer and into the fall. Their delicate, cup-shaped flowers in shades of white, pink, or lavender add a soft, romantic feel to the garden. They are ideal for partial shade and make beautiful companions to other fall-blooming perennials.

6. Ornamental Grasses

Ornamental grasses are invaluable for adding texture, movement, and subtle color to the garden. Varieties like fountain grass, switchgrass, and maiden grass are particularly attractive in the fall, when their feathery plumes catch the light and their foliage takes on warm autumn tones.

7. Autumn Joy Sedum

Autumn Joy Sedum is a standout for its ability to transition beautifully from summer to fall. Its green, broccoli-like buds gradually open to reveal rosy pink flowers that deepen to a rich rust color as the season advances. This plant is low-maintenance and perfect for adding structure and interest to your garden.

Final Thoughts

Refreshing your garden for the late summer and fall is a wonderful way to extend the beauty of your outdoor space. With the right plant choices, you can enjoy vibrant color and dynamic textures well into the cooler months. At Nunan’s Garden Center, we are dedicated to helping you find the best plants for your garden, ensuring it remains a source of pride and joy throughout the seasons.

Visit us today to explore our wide selection of late-summer and fall-blooming plants, and let us help you create a garden that’s full of life and color, even as the seasons change.