Extend the Bloom: Best Late-Season Perennials for September Color

Just because summer is winding down doesn’t mean your garden has to lose its sparkle. September is one of the most colorful months in the garden when you plant perennials that shine late in the season. At Bru-Mar Gardens, we love helping you keep the color going strong with plants that thrive in our Zone 7b climate and add vibrancy well into fall.

Top Picks for September Color

🌸 Sedum (Stonecrop)
These hardy succulents are fall favorites for good reason. Their clusters of rosy-pink blooms deepen to rich burgundy as the weather cools, providing long-lasting color that pollinators adore.

💜 Asters
Nothing says September like a burst of purple or blue asters. These daisy-like blooms bring cheerful late-season color while providing nectar for migrating butterflies and other pollinators.

🌼 Garden Mums
Chrysanthemums are fall classics, bringing instant color in rich shades of gold, orange, burgundy, and more. While many people treat mums as seasonal décor, most varieties are actually perennials in our Zone 7b climate. Plant them in the ground early in the season and they’ll develop strong roots to return next year, rewarding you with even bigger, brighter blooms each fall. They’re also great for containers and porch displays when paired with pumpkins, hay bales, and cornstalks.

🌾 Ornamental Grasses
Grasses like fountain grass, switchgrass, and maiden grass add movement, texture, and soft plumes that catch the autumn light. They make the perfect companions to late-blooming perennials and fall décor.

Why Plant in Fall?

Fall planting gives perennials a head start on root growth before winter. Cooler weather means less stress on plants, and moist autumn soil helps them settle in easily. The result? Stronger, healthier growth next spring and beyond.

Celebrate Fall at Bru-Mar Gardens

September is the perfect time to refresh your garden and porch displays with fall color. Stop by Bru-Mar Gardens at 1009 Bay Ridge Road, Annapolis, and browse our wide selection of late-blooming perennials, pumpkins, hay bales, and cornstalks to make your garden glow.

🍂 Special Promotion – Our Favorite Color is Fall!
Get a FREE one-gallon perennial with any $75 purchase when you use promo code fall25 at checkout. It’s our way of helping you plant more color and enjoy all that fall has to offer!