We all know the saying that April showers bring May flowers. But beautiful flowers are not limited to the spring and summer. Fall is known for its picturesque fully blossomed trees and changing of leaves. However, the season is also overflowing with flowers that grow and thrive during the cooler season.
Here are seven flowers that are perfect for the fall:
Aster
In Greek mythology, asters are a symbol of love. Although they can grow in the shade, they are best suited for full sun exposure and well-drained soil.
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This flower shrub grows in the late summer and early fall. The flowers form drooping or upright spikes at the end of branches that can grown up to 10 feet tall.
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A member of the daisy family, coneflower are the United State’s native wildflowers. They are known for attracting butterflies, bees, and songbirds. This plant will naturally self-seed and grow, but it’s not an aggressive plant.
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Native to Central America and Mexico, dahlias are related to sunflowers, daisies, chrysanthemums, and zinnias. These gorgeous flowers come in various colors, are planted in the spring, and bloom in the fall.
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The hydrangea is a fall-favorite flower known for its ability to withstand cooler temperatures. Hydrangea are delicate, star-shaped flowers that occur in clusters and are typically white, pink, red or pale purple.
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Known for the long, spiky blooms, salvias come in various colors. This annual flower is known as one of the best fall flowers to plant.
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Zinnias are low-maintenance flowers that grow very quickly. They have long, strong stems and come in all the colors of the rainbow. So they are perfect for the vase.
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