We’re not there yet, but it is time to start thinking about planting perennials in the fall. This list consists of new varieties of ten old favorites including Penstemon, Daylily, Coneflower, Helenium and Astilbe. The details are set out in an article by Amanda which I found on the American Meadows website.
Here at American Meadows, many of us are already sketching, planning and organizing our thoughts around the excitement of fall planting. Part of that fun includes the anticipation that builds knowing that our garden experts will soon reveal their selections of the new and unique perennials they’ve scouted for this season.
Are you ready? Here it is, our short list of inspiring, new perennials, perfect for planting this fall!
Penstemon digitalis is a beautiful plant that produces white blossoms from sturdy stalks, reaching up to 5? in height. The tubular-shaped flowers are excellent for feeding both hummingbirds and bees. Penstemon prefers well-drained loam and sandy soils; however, it will tolerate clay. Blooms in late spring to mid summer. Advantages: Attracts Bees, Native, Deer Resistant, Great Cut Flowers Height: 24-60″ Tall Hardiness Zone: 3-8
2. Daylily Daring Deception
With slightly ruffled petals and dramatic light pink-burgundy blooms, Daring Deception is a must-have for any Daylily lover. Mature plants produce up to 500 blooms. This fantastic re-blooming variety flowers all summer long and attracts butterflies to your garden. Advantages: Attracts Butterflies and Hummingbirds, Easy to Grow, Multiplies Height: 18-24″ Tall Hardiness Zone: 4-9
Go to the next page to see more new perennial varieties
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My astilbe took a beating this summer – we had a caterpillar infestation in June – they were literally crawling up the sides of the house – and my husband sprinkled lime around the house to kill the smell. Well, the astilbe weren’t too happy!
I have begun to buy my new bulbs, just waiting for time to plant them. I’m trying to get a good vareity of early, mid and late spring and summer bulbs.
That plant looks like an Asilbe. I did not know that you plant them in fall. I always planted them in spring. Maybe it isn’t an Astilbe. Does anyone know.
Beautiful.. What is this..
Astilbe
Have these, but need to transplant them….perhaps full sun?
No sun. They like shade.
Shirley Six thank you…they r in mostly shady area…but perhaps soil isn’t suitable
Some beautiful varieties but most need to be in zone 8, al little too cold for us. I want to add to my shade garden this Fall with some blooms.
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Deanna Chambers LouAnna Eckhoff
I love them all! We will get our fall planting plan on Wednesday
Have two. They don’t bloom long enough.
You’re right Deborah, they don’t bloom long enough, but I love them anyways, I have 4 different colors.
Love this flower! We have it dark pink!
Love them.
Vincent Ree
where are the rest…only 4 loaded up!!!
So pretty.
Wow Pretty Pink
I am going to plant some of these.
Number 3&4 I would like, -Anyone have seeds or blobs to share?
what is this pink bloom plant called??
Cynthia Duvail Stuckey look at these’s new flowers. Beautiful.
Love it
Luke Riley Skilbred
Flowers
George Cornwall
I love Astilbe plants….I have 2
Astilbe
Astible. I love them.
Astilbe!
I’m on my second planting of astilbe. Needs at least 1″ of water per week, even in winter. Wishing this batch will make it.
Astillbe?
What are the pink ones?
Too many ads to bother seeing the actual article..
Bobbie Jo Nordin estilbee
Sara Kryskowiak
Duane Peck, we need to think about this list!
Beautiful Pics, but the navigation of your site is NOT!
I like to plant flowers that grow back every ur I b trying these
My astilbe took a beating this summer – we had a caterpillar infestation in June – they were literally crawling up the sides of the house – and my husband sprinkled lime around the house to kill the smell. Well, the astilbe weren’t too happy!
We need to look at these tomorrow.
Jordan C. Schlenker for Susan
I have begun to buy my new bulbs, just waiting for time to plant them. I’m trying to get a good vareity of early, mid and late spring and summer bulbs.
Q lindo
Beautiful..
That plant looks like an Asilbe. I did not know that you plant them in fall. I always planted them in spring. Maybe it isn’t an Astilbe. Does anyone know.
Looks like one to me.
I agree
Luke Riley Skilbred
So pretty
Love it
Sara Elder
Sounds great!
Penny here’s some more ideas
It is astilbe.
Deanna Chambers
Yes!
Cool
Heidi England
Pretty
Thank you for tagging me. I’ll have to pick some of these up.
The orange berry ones look like Pom poms with petals. Kinda fun. I’ll have to find some of those.
Nicolle Warren-Sottile
Great list!!!
Kathy Griffis
Rachel Bean McKenzie
Carla Thomas Penn
I could only see the first four. Can someone tell how to find the rest, or just list them, please?
Fd
Last ones are: Astilbe Silvery Pink
Coral Bells Cassis
Coreopsis Cr?me Brulee
Aster novae angliae
Butterfly Bush Harlequin
Lilac Miss Kim
Sharon Snively , thank you!
I love Astilbe. They are a beautiful shade perennial.
Kim Murphy Morris
Astilbe.
Glenn Makoe
WOW