Fall Gardening

By: H. Iacobacci-Miller

Ceratostigm Plumbago
Often referred to as Plumbago. Makes a colorful ground cover with its low growing, steadily spreading habit and deep blue hue. Plant in full sun to partial shade in fertile, well-drained soil. Foliage takes on a reddish-bronze tone with cooler temperatures.

Coreopsis
Also referred to as Tickseed. It has a daisy-like and can be used in front of border, groundcover or underplanting. Plant in full sun.

Russian Sage
Woody perennial with gray leaves with lavender blue to gray-blue flowers. Plant in full sun.

Aster
Fall blooming Asters come in colors ranging from white, to pink or blue. They are a great way to add a boost of color during the fall.

Mums
Like Asters, Mums are a great way to add a punch of color in the fall. They have a tight, mounded habit and stunning bloom cover making them perfect for mass plantings.

Remember, the onset of Fall does not mean your gardening is over. With Fall blooming annuals and perennials, you can have splashes of color almost year round.

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