Fun Fall Plants in Massachusetts

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Hi GPODers!

Last week I shared photos from a recent trip to Yankee Candle Village in South Deerfield, Massachusetts to talk about some plants for Halloween (If you missed it, check that post out here). However, I didn’t mention that I had not anticipated their extensive garden displays at all, and that I took several more photos of colorful fall plants that caught my eye. I decided to share some more today.

Coral Nymph SalviaThere were tons of amazing annuals still covered in blooms, including this Coral Nymph salvia (Salvia coccinea ‘Coral Nymph’, Zones 9–11 or as an annual) that is much-loved by hummingbirds and other pollinators.

Miscanthus sinensis ZebrinusThere are a multitude of ornamental grasses that shine this time of year. And while there are many native selections that can provide late-season interest (if you’re looking for some great native grasses, be sure to check out this article: Native Grasses), it’s often non-native options that find themselves in most fall displays. Zebra grass (Miscanthus sinensis ‘Zebrinus’, Zones 5–9) at least brings some out-of-the-box interest with its golden stripes, but it should be avoided at all costs in milder climates where it can easily spread of out control.

purple Cleome houtteanaYet another annual providing late-season blooms for busy pollinators was this fabulous purple spider flower (Cleome houtteana, Zones 10–11 or as an annual). A flower with a really interesting form, I’m particularly fond of its other common name: ‘Grandfather’s whiskers’.

Melinis nerviglumis SavannahAnother splashy ornamental, ruby grass (Melinis nerviglumis ‘Savannah’, Zones 8–10) does double-duty with blue-green foliage and dusty-rose colored panicles that fade to white as the season progresses. Of course, it’s another grass that can reseed aggressively in some areas.

Brassica oleracea Peacock RedAgain, a multitude of mums in fun fall colors, and tons of different varieties of ornamental kale were scattered throughout the beds. This Peacock™ ‘Red’ ornamental kale (Brassica oleracea ‘Peacock Red’, annual) was particulalry eye-catching with its lacy green-to-purple foliage.

container in fall with canna and Dichondra micrantha Silver Falls‘Silver Falls’ dichondra (Dichondra micrantha ‘Silver Falls’, Zones 4–9) is a a popular choice for “spillers” in container plantings, but I found this design particularly compelling. Rather than trailing to the ground in a hanging basket, or spilling off to one side as a silvery accent, this ‘Silver Falls’ was used to completely wrap and conceal the container’s plain pot.

Dichondra micrantha Silver Falls around potA close up to better show how this fabulous planting looks like it’s growing straight out of the ground.

I hope you enjoyed this selection of fun fall plants, and that some pleasantly surprised you—just as they were to me.

Have you been pleasantly surprised by any fall plantings this season? Most fall containers and beds in public spaces can be full of the same old selections, but every once in a while you’ll stumble upon a surprisingly stylish and original design. Let us know if you’ve discovered anything new this year in the comments, or share your photos by following the directions below.

 

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