50 Fall Flowers: African Daisy, Calibrachoa, Petunia, Nemesia, and More!

Gardeners throughout the world don’t just feel excited about summer and spring but autumn too, as that is particularly the time to plant and tend fall flowers! These flowers come in different shapes, sizes, and colors, keeping gardens well-bloomed even when most plants are shedding their parts for the next season. 

If you are a botanist, florist, or generally interested in fall-blooming flowers, consider the list of 50 angiosperms below that you might wish you had known earlier!   

1. African Daisy

Among the most popular fall flowers, the African Daisy tops our list. This is also known as the daisy bush, Cape daisy, and blue-eyed daisy. Such species are often seen in parks and gardens for their decorative strength. 

This fall-blooming flower can be grown comfortably in USDA hardiness zones 9-11, including regions such as southern and eastern Africa, North America, Europe, Asia, New England, and Australia. 

Feature	Details
Scientific Name	Osteospermum spp.
Light Requirement	Full sun
Water Need Once Established	1 inch (2.54 cm) per week
Hardiness Zone	USDA zones 9 to 11
Height	1 to 3 feet

2. Million Bells 

Counted among the most beautiful flowers to plant in the fall, Calibrachoa (or million bells) is many gardeners’ choice. The flowers on this plant typically bloom simultaneously, resembling a bouquet from a distance. They come in all shapes, sizes, and vibrant hues, depending on the various species. 

Feature	Details
Scientific Name	Calibrachoa x hybrida
Light Requirement	At least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight
Water Need Once Established	Consistently moist soil
Hardiness Zone	USDA zones 9 to 11
Height	0.5 to 1 feet

3. Petunia

Next, there is Petunia on the list of fall flowers to plant. This species is native to South America and is often labeled as the best ornamental plant to choose and grow in autumn. Each flower exhibits a minimalistic design, reinforcing the perennial truth that beauty follows simplicity. 

If you are planting Petunia for the first time, you should explore the suggestions provided to a Reddit user, Rum_Ham93, on how to better take care of their potted bioluminescent Petunia. 

Girlwithgardens suggests:

• Repotting the bioluminescent Petunia
• Depending on your weather and temperature, water daily and never forget to fertilize weekly.
• Giving it a moderate trim when the plant feels leggy

Taking good care allows this plant to grow large, producing loads of beautiful flowers.    

Feature	Details
Scientific Name	Petunia × atkinsiana
Light Requirement	Full sun
Water Need Once Established	Consistently moist soil
Hardiness Zone	USDA zones 9 to 11
Height	0.5 to 1.5 feet

4. Nemesia

With long and wide petals imbued with more than one hue of vibrant colors, Nemesia is one of the most planted fall blooming flowers. Due to the available variety, many people just pick different species of this plant to add all the shapes and hues to their gardens without investing in different flower plants. 

Feature	Details
Scientific Name	Nemesia spp.
Light Requirement	Full sun to partial shade
Water Need Once Established	Consistently moist soil
Hardiness Zone	USDA zones 9 to 11
Height	0.5 to 2 feet

5. Salvia

With more than 900 species of shrubs, herbaceous perennials, and annuals, Salvia flowers hold the potential to truly mesmerize their visitors with those standing lines of beautifully stacked tiny flowers. Salvia shows wonderful compatibility with broad-petal flower plants. Thus, these gem-like structures are also one of the best fall flowers for wedding decorations. 

Feature	Details
Scientific Name	Salvia spp.
Light Requirement	Full to partial sun
Water Need Once Established	Moist but well-drained soil
Hardiness Zone	USDA zones 3 to 12
Height	1 to 3 feet

6. Common Sunflower

Truly resembling most of the suns in children’s storybooks, Sunflowers aren’t just a marvel of beauty but also an excellent source of medicinal properties. And, as these wide-center flowers continue right into the autumn from summer, the list of the most common fall flowers cannot be completed without discussing them!  

Feature	Details
Scientific Name	Helianthus annuus
Light Requirement	Full sun
Water Need Once Established	Deep watering once a week
Hardiness Zone	USDA zones 2 to 11
Height	5 to 10 feet

7. Sweet Alyssum

Among fall flowering perennials, annuals, and other categories, Sweet Alyssum also holds firm ground, with its white-four-petaled-flower signature look. This plant can be planted in the spring, and it continues with its blooms until the frost has taken over, thus the best choice for many.   

Feature	Details
Scientific Name	Lobularia maritima
Light Requirement	Full to partial sun
Water Need Once Established	Consistently moist soil
Hardiness Zone	USDA zones 5 to 9
Height	0.25 to 0.8 feet

8. Garden Verbena

Durable and often blooming in great numbers once established, Verbena cannot be missed from the discussion on fall flowers. They come in all colors, from light to deep, including pink, red, peach, purple, and white, accentuated by their delicate and shiny petals. 

Feature	Details
Scientific Name	Glandularia x hybrida, formerly Verbena hybrida
Light Requirement	Full sun
Water Need Once Established	Regular watering with well-drained soil
Hardiness Zone	USDA zones 7 to 11
Height	0.5 to 1.5 feet

9. Lantana

One of the best fall perennial flowers that bloom in most regions worldwide, Lantana has the most decorative value. It is due to this plant’s particularity to cherish its blooms in small groups, looking like a collection of small bouquets strewn over the canvas of dark-green leaves, from a distance. 

Feature	Details
Scientific Name	Lantana camara
Light Requirement	Full sun
Water Need Once Established	Regular watering, but not over
Hardiness Zone	USDA zones 9 to 11
Height	1 to 2.5 feet

10. Large Firecracker Plant

This plant isn’t just known for its ability to produce fall flowers but also other capabilities like withstanding heat, resisting cold, surviving drought, and drawing hummingbirds towards itself like a magnet. It is truly said, “What more could be expected from a fall flower plant than that!” 

Feature	Details
Scientific Name	Russelia equisetiformis
Light Requirement	Full sun to partial shade
Water Need Once Established	Consistently moist soil
Hardiness Zone	USDA zones 9 to 11
Height	3 to 5 feet

11. Globe Amaranth

Globe Amaranth is also the best species among many fall flowers for outdoors. If one grows this plant in summer, its blooms will continue to emerge late until the days become cold and short, thus securing its position as the perfect floriferous plant in the Kingdom Plantae. Keep enjoying its produce most of the year, including the autumn.

Feature	Details
Scientific Name	Gomphrena globosa
Light Requirement	Full sun
Water Need Once Established	Slightly dry soil with consistent watering
Hardiness Zone	USDA zones 2 to 8
Height	0.5 to 1 feet

12. Purple Fountain Grass

Purple Fountain Grass is often discussed with fall flowers, mainly because of its ability to complement many fall species in residential gardens or public parks. That is the reason it is included here in spite of being a grass by nature. Many fall in love with its silky-textured tops smeared in slightly purplish hues, often facing downwards due to the heavy weight. 

Feature	Details
Scientific Name	Pennisetum setaceum ‘Rubrum’
Light Requirement	Full sun
Water Need Once Established	Occasional watering during dry spells
Hardiness Zone	USDA zones 9 to 11
Height	3 to 5 feet

13. Japanese Anemone

Get ready to submerge yourself in the intricate yet delicate beauty of a Japanese Anemone flower, adorned with dual layers of rich-rose pink petals around a compact and detailed center of bright yellow stamens. There is no match to its beauty from a view up close, like most fall flowers listed here. Moreover, to add to its reputation, this plant is among the perennial flowers to plant in fall, when most of nature turns pale and withers away. 

Feature	Details
Scientific Name	Eriocapitella hupehensis
Light Requirement	Full sun to partial shade
Water Need Once Established	Consistently moist but well-drained soil
Hardiness Zone	USDA zones 4 to 8
Height	2 to 4 feet

14. Russian Sage

Russian Sage produces fall flowers that resemble Salvia to a great extent in terms of their composition—a single extended, upward-facing stem containing many small flowers from top to bottom. This plant can be grown in combination with low-lying large-petal flowers like African Daisy, Petunia, Nemesia, etc., to maximize garden aesthetics. 

Feature	Details
Scientific Name	Salvia yangii
Light Requirement	Full sun
Water Need Once Established	Deep but infrequent watering
Hardiness Zone	USDA zones 4 to 9
Height	3 to 5 feet

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15. Autumn Joy or Stonecrop

Typically found in the temperate zone and tropical mountains, Stonecrop boasts over 500 species and produces perennial flowers fall to early frost. One of the most popular sedum species, particularly associated with fall, is Autumn Joy. You can add it to your garden for compact, tight, and flower-laden views, as shown in the image above. 

Feature	Details
Scientific Name	Hylotelephium spectabile ‘Autumn Joy’
Light Requirement	Full sun
Water Need Once Established	Infrequent watering with well-drained soil
Hardiness Zone	USDA zones 3 to 9
Height	1 to 2 feet

16. Anise Hyssop

Anise Hyssop produces buds in groups, offering flower-laden stems. Once established, this plant attracts all major pollinators such as hummingbirds, honey bees, carpenter bees, butterflies, bumblebees, night-flying moths, etc. 

This species is categorized with outdoor fall flowers as it requires full sun for maximum blooms. Additionally, growing flower plants that hummingbirds love can add a major attraction to your location. So, learn about the best hummingbird flowers as well and create a wonderful garden look. 

Feature	Details
Scientific Name	Agastache foeniculum
Light Requirement	Full sun to partial shade
Water Need Once Established	Dry soil to Medium moisture
Hardiness Zone	USDA zones 6 to 9
Height	Up to 3 feet

17. Garden Mums 

Considered as one of the quintessential fall flowers, Garden Mums have all the shades and hues of pink, orange, red, yellow, and lavender that come in wonderful shapes and sizes. For maximum flowers, plant them outdoors by late summer or in the early days of fall to let the roots fully establish before the frost arrives.  

Feature	Details
Scientific Name	Chrysanthemum x morifolium
Light Requirement	Full sun
Water Need Once Established	Consistently moist soil
Hardiness Zone	USDA zones 5 to 9
Height	1 to 3 feet

18. Azaleas

Once planted, Azaleas are full of blooms in spring, summer, and even fall until frost like most fall flowers. These flower-bearing plants are great for areas around the foundation or low-maintenance landscapes. From close inspection, everyone can appreciate the beauty of a delicate and artistic azalea flower. 

Feature	Details
Scientific Name	Rhododendron
Light Requirement	Partial sun to species dependent
Water Need Once Established	Consistent moisture
Hardiness Zone	USDA zones 3 to 9
Height	2.5 to 6 feet

19. Bluebeard

Starting from the final days of summer till the end of autumn, Bluebeard plants keep bearing sufficient flowers to decorate even a barren piece of land, or even your hands if you are looking for fall bouquet flowers. Bluebeard is particularly known for its small-flower clusters that come in vibrant hues of blue. 

Feature	Details
Scientific Name	Caryopteris
Light Requirement	Full sun
Water Need Once Established	Minimal watering
Hardiness Zone	USDA 5 to 9
Height	2 to 4 feet

20. Panicle Hydrangea

Panicle Hydrangea is worth considering if you are looking for fall angiosperms, not perennial flowers that bloom spring to fall, but ones that only manifest in the autumn. These sublime clusters of tiny Hydrangea flowers make the environment beautiful even when most of nature is shedding everything it has! 

Feature	Details
Scientific Name	Hydrangea paniculata
Light Requirement	Full sun to partial shade
Water Need Once Established	Need moisture when the topsoil feels dry
Hardiness Zone	USDA zones 3 to 8
Height	3 to 8 feet

Extended List of Other 30 Fall Flowers 

Consider other fall flowers to make your autumn gardens more beautiful! The extended list includes: 

21. Bigleaf Hydrangea

Feature	Details
Scientific Name	Hydrangea macrophylla
Light Requirement	Partial sun
Water Need Once Established	Consistently moist but not soggy conditions
Hardiness Zone	USDA zones 5 to 9
Height	3 to 6 feet

22. Autumn Camellia

Feature	Details
Scientific Name	Camellia sasanqua
Light Requirement	Partial sun
Water Need Once Established	Well-drained moist soil
Hardiness Zone	USDA zones 7 to 9
Height	6 to 12 feet

23. Ornamental Cabbage 

Feature	Details
Scientific Name	Brassica Oleracea
Light Requirement	Full sun
Water Need Once Established	Consistently moist but well-drained
Hardiness Zone	USDA zones 2 to 11
Height	0.6 to 1.25 feet

24. Rose of Sharon 

Feature	Details
Scientific Name	Hibiscus syriacus
Light Requirement	Full sun to partial shade
Water Need Once Established	Deep watering once or twice a week
Hardiness Zone	USDA zones 8 to 12 feet
Height	8 to 12 feet

25. Hyssop

Feature	Details
Scientific Name	Hyssopus officinalis
Light Requirement	Full sun
Water Need Once Established	Moist but well-draining conditions
Hardiness Zone	USDA zones 3 to 10
Height	1 to 2 feet

26. New York Aster 

Feature	Details
Scientific Name	Symphyotrichum novi-belgii
Light Requirement	Full sun
Water Need Once Established	Consistent moisture
Hardiness Zone	USDA zones 4 to 8
Height	1 to 6 feet

27. Indian Shot  

Feature	Details
Scientific Name	Canna indica
Light Requirement	Full sun to partial shade
Water Need Once Established	Consistently moist soil
Hardiness Zone	USDA zones 10 and above
Height	1.5 to 8 feet

28. Cockscombs

Feature	Details
Scientific Name	Celosia argentea var. cristata
Light Requirement	Full sun
Water Need Once Established	Consistently moist but well-drained soil
Hardiness Zone	USDA zones 2 to 11
Height	Up to 3 feet

29. Autumn Crocus

Feature	Details
Scientific Name	Colchicum autumnale
Light Requirement	Full sun to partial shade
Water Need Once Established	Consistently moist top inches of the soil
Hardiness Zone	USDA zones 4 to 8
Height	0.5 to 0.75 feet

30. Tickseed

Feature	Details
Scientific Name	Coreopsis
Light Requirement	Full sun
Water Need Once Established	Watering every time the top two inches of the soil turns dry
Hardiness Zone	USDA zones 4 to 10
Height	More than 4 feet

31. Cosmos Flowers

Feature	Details
Scientific Name	Cosmos bipinnatus
Light Requirement	Full sun
Water Need Once Established	Infrequent watering only during long dry conditions
Hardiness Zone	USDA zones 2 to 11
Height	1 to 6 feet

32. Montbretia

Feature	Details
Scientific Name	Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora
Light Requirement	Full sun
Water Need Once Established	Consistently moist but well-drained soil
Hardiness Zone	USDA zones 6 to 10
Height	4 to 5 feet

33. Cyclamen 

Feature	Details
Scientific Name	Cyclamen persicum
Light Requirement	Bright, indirect sun or partial shade
Water Need Once Established	Only when the soil feels dry
Hardiness Zone	USDA zones 9 to 11
Height	0.5 to 1 feet

34. Dahlia 

Feature	Details
Scientific Name	Dahlia pinnata
Light Requirement	Full sun
Water Need Once Established	Deep watering twice a week
Hardiness Zone	USDA 8 to 11
Height	Up to 6 feet

35. Lady’s Eardrops 

Feature	Details
Scientific Name	Fuchsia
Light Requirement	Full to partial sun
Water Need Once Established	Deep watering with 2 inch deep soil dryness
Hardiness Zone	USDA zones 6 to 9
Height	6 to 10 feet

36. Blanket Flower

Feature	Details
Scientific Name	Gaillardia
Light Requirement	Full sun
Water Need Once Established	Once in a while
Hardiness Zone	USDA zones 3 to 10
Height	1 to 3 feet

37. Leopard Plant 

Feature	Details
Scientific Name	Farfugium japonicum
Light Requirement	Partial to full shade
Water Need Once Established	Moist but well-drained soil
Hardiness Zone	USDA zones 7 to 9
Height	1 to 3 feet

38. False Sunflowers

Feature	Details
Scientific Name	Heliopsis helianthoides
Light Requirement	Full sun to partial shade
Water Need Once Established	Moderate to low with adequate drainage
Hardiness Zone	USDA zones 3 to 9
Height	3 to 6 feet

39. Red Hot Poker 

Feature	Details
Scientific Name	Kniphofia
Light Requirement	Full sun to light shade
Water Need Once Established	Infrequent deep watering, only with dry soil
Hardiness Zone	USDA zones 5 to 9
Height	2 to 4 feet

40. Spider Lily 

Feature	Details
Scientific Name	Lycoris radiata
Light Requirement	Full to partial sun
Water Need Once Established	Moist soil without waterlogging
Hardiness Zone	USDA zones 5 to 10
Height	1 to 3 feet

41. Oak Leaf Hydrangea

Feature	Details
Scientific Name	Hydrangea quercifolia
Light Requirement	Full to partial sun
Water Need Once Established	Consistently moist and well-drained soil
Hardiness Zone	USDA zones 5 to 9
Height	4 to 8 feet

42. Bee Balm 

Feature	Details
Scientific Name	Monarda
Light Requirement	Full sun
Water Need Once Established	Consistent moisture
Hardiness Zone	USDA zones 3 to 9
Height	2 to 4 feet

43. Beardtongue 

Feature	Details
Scientific Name	Penstemon
Light Requirement	Full sun
Water Need Once Established	Allow the soil to dry out between waterings
Hardiness Zone	USDA 3 to 10
Height	Up to 8 feet

44. Rose

Feature	Details
Scientific Name	Rosa
Light Requirement	Full sun
Water Need Once Established	1 to 2 inches of water per week
Hardiness Zone	USDA zones 4 to 10
Height	1 to 14 feet

45. Black-Eyed Susan 

Feature	Details
Scientific Name	Rudbeckia hirta
Light Requirement	Full sun
Water Need Once Established	Water when soil top layer of soil of soil feel dry
Hardiness Zone	USDA zones 3 to 9
Height	2 to 3 feet

46. Marigold 

Feature	Details
Scientific Name	Tagetes spp.
Light Requirement	Full sun
Water Need Once Established	Only when the soil is completely dry
Hardiness Zone	USDA 2 to 11
Height	6 to 4 feet

47. Toad Lily 

Feature	Details
Scientific Name	Tricyrtis
Light Requirement	Partial to full shade
Water Need Once Established	Consistently moist and well-drained soil
Hardiness Zone	USDA zones 4 to 9
Height	1 to 3 feet

48. Ironweed

Feature	Details
Scientific Name	Vernonia noveboracensis
Light Requirement	Full sun
Water Need Once Established	Consistently moist soil
Hardiness Zone	USDA zones 4 to 9
Height	4 to 10 feet

49. Blue Violet 

Feature	Details
Scientific Name	Viola sororia
Light Requirement	Full to partial sun
Water Need Once Established	Well-drained, consistently moist soil
Hardiness Zone	USDA zones 4 to 9
Height	0.3 to 0.5 feet

50. Zinnia

Feature	Details
Scientific Name	Zinnia elegans
Light Requirement	Full sun
Water Need Once Established	Consistent moisture in the soil
Hardiness Zone	USDA zones 2 to 11
Height	Up to 4 feet

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