Autumn isn’t just for pumpkins and mums.
These classic fall annuals will look colorful until frost.
They’ll survive the winter in these regions if planted in the ground, blooming again the following spring.
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Plant them in a spot with full to partial sun about 6-8 weeks beforeyour area’s first frost date.
Strawflower
Strawflowerisn’t only colorfulit adds gorgeous texture to your garden.
It has stiff, paper-like petals, which make the blooms especially useful fordried floral crafts.
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Strawflowers usually appear in shades of yellow, orange, red, pink, and white.
Plant them in an area with full sun and well-drained soil.
Strawflower doesn’t tolerate frost, so protect it from freezing temperatures for long-lasting, continuous blooms.
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In addition to their fruits, some varieties show off theircolorful variegated foliageas well.
Plant in full sun and well-drained soil.
Plant in full sun for the best coloring.
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Calibrachoa
Calibrachoais another favorite annual flower known for its bright colors and easy care.
While it’s generally considered a summer annual, calibrachoa also holds up well to cold temperatures.
It’s a staple forfall annual container gardensand looks especially pretty spilling from ahanging basket.
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Just be sure to plant in a spot with full sun and well-drained soil.
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Also known as pot marigold, calendula blooms best in the cooler weather of fall and spring.
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Plant calendula along the border of your garden or in a mixed container.
Sweet Alyssum
Also popular in spring gardens,sweet alyssumis a hardy annual that can handle light frost.
Its frothy flowers have a sweet scent and attract pollinators.
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Snapdragon
This cool-season annual comes in nearly every color of the rainbow.
Plantsnapdragonsin containers with other fall-blooming plants or in your garden for some late season color.
Place them in full sun with moist, well-draining soil to grow the best blooms.
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Flossflower
Also calledageratum, flossflower adds a pastelpop of color to gardens.
With flowers that resemble pom-poms, flossflower comes in soft blue, purple, pink, and white.
Often grown as a summer annual, flossflower will continue blooming well into fall, especially if deadheaded.
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